How to Remove Mold from Wood Furniture?

Hello there. I have a wooden study table that caught a lot of mould a few months ago. I hadn’t used the table much and kept it in a corner. The mould had taken up a lot of space and I wanted to remove it immediately. I asked my father for help regarding how to clean mold off wood furniture. We both cleaned the mould and I was able to use the table after that. We used a mild detergent and water as the cleaning agent. I am describing the process below.

How to Get Mold Off Wood Furniture?

1. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Cover your face with a N-95 mask and also wear rubber gloves. Wear safety goggles that don’t come with ventilation holes to protect yourself.

2. Start by opening the doors and windows to ventilate the room. 

3. Make a solution of water and mild dishwasher detergent. Take a sponge and apply the solution over the mouldy surface. You don’t have to saturate the furniture because that can deteriorate the situation.

4. Get rid of all the mould with your sponge. You can also use a brush. Take a damp and clean cloth to wipe away any remaining mould particles. Don’t rinse and also restrict the spores from coming in contact with the non-mouldy areas as the mould can spread further.

5. Let the wood dry completely. Even if there’s some mould remaining, try again after the surface has dried. Use a fan to reduce the drying time. 

6. You can also use white vinegar to remove mould if the detergent doesn’t completely work. You’ll have to dilute the vinegar before use.

7. If the mould is still present, you can sand the surface. Wait till the wood is dry to sand. Also, there is a risk of placing mould spores in the air, so wear protective eye gear and have a vacuum cleaner handy to remove sawdust. The wood surface should be free from mould before you refinish it.

8. Disposing of the mould is important as not doing so properly can lead to the growth of mould and spoil the complete process regarding how to get rid of mold on wood furniture. 

9. Bag up all the mould and throw them into the garbage. Wash the clothes you wore separately. 

10. After the cleaned area has dried, vacuum the floor and wipe down other regions to remove any present mould spores.

This is how to clean mold off wood furniture. I hope it helps.