How can I remove green mold or mildew from my old wood fence boards?
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Rain got to it before we could stain it.
I use a pressure washer to remove the green, then wipe down with a mixture of 1 gallon warm water with 1/2 cup of bleach. Allow to completely dry before bringing inside. This also helps get rid of bugs you don't want to bring into your home. Please try both on a scrap piece of wood first. It the wood is soft, maintaining the proper distance with the pressure washer is crucial. It can reallyl tear into wood if you have it too close.
If you don't have access to a pressure washer, a scrubbing brush can be used to clean it with warm soapy water. I's a lot slower and takes some extra effort.
Use Wet andForget safe for all surfaces
If you ave a wood plainer or know someone that does, you might be able to shave off a thin layer. If that does not the trick, try it again, only thinly. should that not solve the issue, I suggest you dispose of them and buy new from the Lumber yard. I want to add that bleach will not get rid of mold, it might bleach it but does not kill it, which could result in health issues later on.
That's an easy one to answer. Look through these videos and choose what jumps out at you. Hope this helps you have a nice clean fence.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mold+on+wood+fence
I used my power washer a couple of years ago on my fence, then put sealant on it after the wood dried out for a couple of days. It still looks good after almost 3 years.
I'd try white vinegar...
If you have access to a power washer, carefully clean every inch of the boards. Wash them down with bleach water to help with the stains and let them dry. Spray the wood thoroughly with vinegar and let it dry, this will take care of any spores that were left in the wood. Let it dry thoroughly out in the sun before you bring it inside.
pressure wash and then seal
Power wash them.
A power washer would be the best way to do this task easily with minimal effort. You can typically rent one from a home improvement store.