How do you keep mildew from building up on window sills?
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Here is a good article on it!
"If all window sills in the house are cleaned at the beginning of spring, mould growth will typically not return until the next winter. If existing mould growth is not cleaned as summer approaches the mould growth will dry and will be harder to clean later." - ecolinewindows
Here's another link that might help: https://www.doityourself.com/stry/what-causes-mold-on-windows
Are the windows that are growing mold in your kitchen or bathroom? You might want to think about installing a fan to help manage moisture and temperature changes to help prevent mold.
Hi Jennifer, I'm hoping one or a combination of these suggestions helps you sort out the mildew on your window sills - https://www.alliedsidingandwindows.com/mold-on-windowsills/
A dehumidifier will work wonders! Keeping them dry is the key.
wipe them down regularly and clean with vinegar. The glass is probably not sealed properly so moisture is getting in
Hi Jennifer, hope these help you out,
Regularly Remove Condensation to Prevent Mold
You can do this by wiping the moist sills down with a clean, dry cloth or sponge. If you suspect any mildew or mold growth beginning, wipe the wood down with a mixture of 50 percent bleach and 50 percent water to stop the process.
https://www.hunker.com/12002676/how-to-prevent-mold-on-windowsills
ugh I get this on mine too. I wipe with a clorox bleach wipe.
Hi Jennifer - This is the shower cleaner that we use to help keep grout and tiles clean and minimize the mildew - it works on kitchen grout too. I've also included a great article about mold if it's gone that far. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/shower-cleaner-diy/
https://pinkfortitude.com/mold-in-the-shower/
PS - We have a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. You can download it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank#GreenClean
Paint the window sills with semi gloss so the water beads and you could wip it off also use bleach cleaner to clean it .