How To Clean Mold From Wood Floor

Don t sponge up the excess liquid.

How to clean mold from wood floor.

To effectively remove mold from wood the badger recommends using a borax solution. To remove a growth from vinyl flooring mix 2 tablespoons of bleach into one quart of warm water in a spray bottle. When you ve finished allow the wood to dry completely. Scrub away the mold leaving the borax solution in the wood.

If your wood floor is stained from mold you ll need a cleaner designed for urethane finishes or a chlorine bleach solution with 10 parts water to 1 part bleach. Combine a tablespoon of borax with a cup of water then apply this solution to the mold with a soft bristled brush. You want as much of the solution in the wood as possible to prevent future growth. If the mold has been on the floor for a long time it will have penetrated the wood deeply.

It s important to wear gloves and safety goggles when cleaning mold since it can be toxic if ingested. After the mold is completely dry use 100 grit sandpaper to scrape in circular motions to remove the surface mold. Chlorine doesn t absorb into porous materials but because chlorine only compromises about 5 percent of the overall solution that little bit will only clean the surface mold. Only apply a small amount of the water mixture at a time and use a shop vac to remove the water immediately.

Remove surface area of mold from wood floor. Do not use bleach as it is ineffective at killing mold on porous surfaces such as wood. To kill mold with vinegar pour undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle and spray the moldy area directly. Borax is an inexpensive non toxic mineral that not only kills mold on wood but prevents it from returning.

With gloves and mask on you will want to dip a scrub brush into the solution to scrub away the surface mold on the vinyl area. In our case most of the mold cleaned up easily but some had gotten into the grain of the wood. Try wiping up the mold. Wipe the area clean with a damp towel and allow the wood to air dry.

Apply it to the moldy surface on the vinyl flooring. You will need to use a power washer on the floor to remove the mold. The smell of vinegar will linger on the wood for several hours but will dissipate naturally. Then use 200 grit to scrape away the fungus that has penetrated deeper within the wood.