Techniques For Mold Removal From Wood For Household Items

By Stacey Burt


Most household items usually are of wooden material. In the course of using them; they often come into contact with moisture and other things; that may lead to growth of mold. Molds can be very stubborn to remove when they take long on the surface. Therefore cleaning wooden surfaces would prevent the growth of molds. These are some of the ways of mold removal from wood that would maintain the wooden item.

Cleaning by use of sodium bicarbonate, bicarbonate is easily accessible and also meets safety standards when kids and pets are in the house. Prepare a paste by combining the baking soda and water in definite ratios, and then apply it to the affected area and leave it to dry. Scrub the area gently with a brush then clean the area; for a bigger area, vacuum utilizing HEPA filters. Do the same procedure again but now, put the mixture into a sprinkler bottle, spray the affected area and clean it off with water. Thereafter reapply the water- bicarbonate solution and allow it to dry up.

Use of vinegar- Vinegar is a cheap and readily available acidic substance that can help to remove molds. You need a sprinkler bottle filled with the distilled vinegar. Pour it on a towel after which wipe on the region then allow it to dry.

Use of tea tree oil; When using the oil, wear gloves to minimize the likelihood of skin irritation. Mix a teaspoon of the tea tree oil with some water in a vessel and put it in a sprinkler container. In the situation that you lack a sprinkler bottle, essentially dampen an unused towel into the solution and use it to wipe the affected zone.

When utilizing hydrogen peroxide it is non- lethal substance that act as an antibacterial agent, as well as an anti-fungal operator. Put a three percent fraction of the hydrogen peroxide and two portions of water in the sprinkler and shake to mix well. Likewise, using a vessel mix the two solutions then soak in a used towel. Then wipe the place with molds after that leave it for ten minutes. For persistent stains, clean delicately with a brush then wipe the mold residue then leave to dry.

Using ammonia- When removing mold on a wooden surface using ammonia, you will need to put on a respirator and gloves, and also open windows and doors. Then mix ammonia and water proportionately and pour the solution into a spray bottle. Sprinkle the molded areas evenly and let the solution sit for about five to ten minutes. After that, scour the area using a small brush and then wipe it using a clean cloth. Ammonia is very toxic, therefore, take caution

Using bleach- wear protective clothing and open windows and doors. Then thoroughly mix a cup of bleach with at least one gallons of water in a bowl. Pour it into a spray bottle and apply it to the affected area evenly. After that, wipe it with a sponge, towel, and for bigger areas, use HEPA filters to vacuum. Remember not to rinse the area as it will limit the time the bleach will take to inhibit the growth of the molds.

In conclusion, ensure to keep your surfaces dry to avoid mold because clean surfaces rarely have mold.




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