Keep an extra bucket of cleaning solution handy and use it to rinse your brush as you work.
Cleaning mold off wood window frames.
White vinegar safely removes mold from wood window trim.
After it s sat scrub the area with a sponge working from the edges towards the inside.
Hydrogen peroxide is a good option for removing it from wooden frames and sills.
Allow the solution to soak the wood for at least a few minutes.
Dampen the moldy window casings with water from a spray bottle.
However it s a very mild disinfectant and in some cases it might not be strong enough to completely remove the mold.
Allow the solution to sit on the stain for a few minutes to kill the.
Saturate the sills and frames with the liquid and wait 10 minutes.
Wipe down the mildew stained wood and then scrub heavily stained areas.
This keeps the mold spores from flying up into the air and spreading as you remove them.
Tea tree oil is the best treatment for killing and tackling mold on window sills unfortunately it is the most expensive option too.
This will help soften the mildew and allow for easier cleaning.
Rinse out the sponge frequently or use a new one.
If the mold is growing indoors set up fans or a dehumidifier to increase airflow and reduce humidity.
To remove it simply use a 3 concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
Mix a few drops of dish detergent with some.
Cloths or scrubbing brushes.
Using a mixture of bleach and warm water scour moldy window frames and sills with a stiff nylon brush.
The liquid penetrates the porous material and is anti fungal and anti bacterial.
If left untreated the mold could cause permanent stains that ruin the appearance of the trim.
Open the window for ventilation and easy access while cleaning.
Fill a spray bottle with the cleaning solution from the bucket and spray the mildewed areas thoroughly.
Black mold can appear on wood window trim if outside moisture finds its way onto the trim and you do not immediately dry the wood.
However it can penetrate into the roots of the mold and can kill and remove all traces of mold.