What Kills Mold on Wood?
To grow, mold needs suitable temperature, oxygen, moisture and food. Mold extracts food from organic matter. Mold can cause health problems, such as allergic reactions, and can be unpleasant to see and to smell. Some molds and other fungi might even threaten the structural integrity of the wood of a building. Does this Spark an idea?
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Misconceptions
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Cleaning experts have long recommended chlorine bleach for killing mold. Now some are saying bleach is ineffective against mold on porous surfaces, such as wood.
Prevention
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Killing mold is futile if conditions are right for new spores to grow. Make the environment mold unfriendly. Stop leaks, remove water, lower the humidity and dry the area.
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Removal
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To remove mold from wood, vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air filter, wash with detergent and water, rinse with a damp rag, and dry. If that does not remove the mold stain, use a combination of vacuum and sander.
Safety Precautions
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Wear a dust mask, safety goggles and rubber gloves. Remove infants and people suffering from asthma or allergies from the work area.
Kill the Mold
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Put rags and vacuumed sawdust in a covered container to deprive any mold and spores of further food and water and put in the trash, or burn them.
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