How Do You Remove Green Mold From Treated Lumber?

Mold can stain and decay your wood, especially when your treated lumber is exposed to prolonged moisture conditions. Mold fungi can appear on wood in a variety of different colors including orange, yellow, green, blue and black. Often the darker the mold color, the worse your problem. Cleaning mold from treated wood quickly will save you the headache of having to treat large areas of your structure or furniture. Remove green mold quickly on treated lumber without the use of harsh chemicals or cleansers. Step 1 Wear eye goggles, a pollen-proof mask and protective rubber gloves before cleaning off moldy surfaces. Step 2 Avoid scrubbing green mold from treated lumber before thoroughly saturating the surface with water---it can cause mold spores to become airborne. Use a garden sprayer to saturate the wood and remove any accumulation of leaves or grime. Step 3 Mix a solution of 2 tbsp. dish detergent to one gallon of warm water in a garden sprayer or a bottle equipped with a spray nozzle. ...  more