Q&A for How to Remove Mold from Wood Furniture

There is no eco-friendly way to kill black mold, and the spores can be dangerous. For these reasons, it is not recommend that you remove the mold yourself. You're much better off hiring a professional mold removal service to get rid of black mold. If you do decide to remove it yourself, wear a respirator and seal all areas of your home so that the potentially toxic spores aren't released into other areas of your home. You’ll need black mold removal products, which are easily found in home repair stores. Contrary to popular opinion, bleach does not kill black mold.

Mold spores are harmful to human health, so it's important to wear proper PPE. Put on ventless goggles, a face mask, and gloves before cleaning mold.

Yes! Distilled white vinegar is a natural mold killer. Simply add it to a spray bottle and spritz it all over the mold. Wait for about 1 hour, then wipe off the vinegar.

Molderizer is a specific brand you can use, although the bleach solution described in the article is recommended by the US Forest Products Laboratory and should have comparable results..

High humidity and dampness can cause mildew and mold to grow. Some wood is treated to avoid rotting and mold. Try putting a waterproof finish on it if it does not have a finish. This can help make the mold easier to remove, or keep it from growing at all.

We varnished the entire inside of a 100 year old dresser because everything else had failed to remove the smell. We made sure it was completely clean first, then set out to varnish all the bare wood inside the dresses and on the sides/backs of the drawers. Now we can the baby dresser -- once the varnish smell was gone, it was great.

If it has a slick finish, you can try just wiping it off with a wet cloth. If that doesn't work, you may have to invest in a finish safe cleanser.

Try putting a sheet or a mildew proof cover over it. Make sure it doesn't get wet, especially during humid times. If you notice it becoming damp, you should move it indoors. It's not recommended to put indoor furniture in an outdoor space. You may have to buy weatherproof furniture for outside.

Clean with a damp cloth.

No! When you can see mold growing on the walls, the spores are exposed on every surface in that room, and if you have A/C or central heat, most likely these spores are throughout the house. You must treat the furniture as if it has been exposed to mold. Since there is nothing visible growing on it, a light treatment to kill the spores should be good enough.

MDF or hardboard can be wiped down with concrobium. Then apply light spray over the board. The best option is to replace it.