Outdoor Furniture Mold and Mildew Removal
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Outdoor Furniture Mold and Mildew Removal
The only way to kill mold and mildew and their spores is to use bleach. You can dilute it in a spray bottle with water, and it should kill the mold without harming the fabric. Try using about 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water. Test this on a non-visible area first. If the color does run, you can use a color safe bleach.
Comments
5/14/2007 5:55:56 AMRichard said:
This is correct and a good reminder of how to tackle mildew stains on all kinds of surfaces.
5/14/2007 6:56:55 AM
Brad Elder said:
For anyone who would like to avoid bleach, there are options. Unfortunately bleach will stain/whiten fabrics. And bleach is only effective against mold on non-porous surfaces - like tile (though some would argue that tile is porous too) and it's pretty toxic stuff. There are safer fungicides out there. e.g. Concrobium Mold Control.
11/12/2007 4:27:15 PM
Bonnie said:
One of the best things I have found to clean mold and mildew from my outdoor furniture and umbrella is bathroom tub and tile cleaner. spray on let ir sit a few minutes and rinse. It sure has saved me alot of money and made my things look new again !
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