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Whatever you do….
DON’T USE BLEACH ON WOOD: You can use bleach on other surfaces if you want (though I’d advise not, since it usually isn’t necessary and the smell is toxic), but for wood, it is a major no-no. Because of its chemical composition, the chlorine in the bleach doesn’t reach far enough into the nooks and crannies of the wood but the water (aka, the enemy) will. Inadvertently, you will be feeding the very mold you want to kill.
DON’T PAINT OVER THE MOLD: Painting is not an effective technique for getting rid of mold. If the cleaning techniques suggested above don’t work, it may be time to throw it away. Otherwise, the mold will eat its way out and you’ll have peeling paint within no time.
Call a professional if you’re in over your head
My final word on this topic is this: don’t place the value of money over the value of your health. If you can’t conquer mold on your own, bring in a specialist. It may be expensive. I won’t lie. But the consequences of taking the thrifty route with mold could be your long-term health and well-being.
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