Whay is the best way to romove mold and mildew from outdoor furniture?
For fabric cushions: Dry the furniture completely, in natural sunlight if possible. Mold thrives in dampness and shade and will stop growing in dry, sunny conditions–although the stains will still be visible. Before removing mold from furniture it needs to be dry or else the mold will come right back. Step2 Use a mixture of water diluted with 10 to 20 percent bleach, and add a few drops of detergent to clean outdoor metal or wood furniture. You can also obtain outdoor house cleaners with mildew-killing additive right in the mix from any hardware store. Spraying it directly on the moldy areas should make the mold disappear before your eyes. You may need to use a soft scrub brush to clean away the stains. Rinse the furniture thoroughly with clean water. Step3 Use the same bleach and detergent mixture on outdoor furniture cushions but test a small area first to make sure the bleach does not ruin colored fabrics. Bleach, even diluted with water, should never be used on fine interior furni
Bleach and water, 50/50 will remove most mold stains but it will NOT kill the mold. TO kill the mold make up a solution of: 1/2 gallon white vinegar 1/2 gallon hydrogen peroxide 1 cup boric acid Put in a spray bottle for use but be sure to screw it up tight as it will deteriorate if air gets into it. It must be kept AIR TIGHT. spray on let it sit for a few minutes. Then later you can remove the stains with the bleach solution.
