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Mold on Wood Boards #6764901
02/10/20 12:18 AM
02/10/20 12:18 AM
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So my fur shed took on some water with all this rain and all my wood boards (except the greasy fleshing board) have somewhat minor green mold spots on them. Do you think sanding them down to open up the grain, then rubbing with peroxide and then when dry sealing with turtle wax car wax or something similar would be the best fix? Or is there a better way. Looking to get rid of the mold as well as prevent it from happening again. I won't be using this fur shed again as I'm moving from this house I'm renting in April.


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764920
02/10/20 12:53 AM
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Get a fan going in shed, once it dries I think you will be fine, especially if you are moving soon.

Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764921
02/10/20 12:56 AM
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No need to sand hem down just rub them down with some bleach. that will kill the bacteria that has caused the mold.


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764924
02/10/20 01:03 AM
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Clean, dry, and seal are the 3 necessary steps to mitigate and prevent mold. Probably no need to sand but the worst areas could be wire brushes.
Bleach (15% is plenty) then a fan and heater would help. After everything is dry consider using a petroleum based paint or sealer and you will be fine.


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764933
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I don't use any sealer on my boards and they are 40 years old and still In great shape. I believe that leaving the boards natural that they will absorb some of the moisture and grease and help In the drying process.


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764935
02/10/20 01:19 AM
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I don't worry about a little mold, it brushes off.


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6764937
02/10/20 01:35 AM
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Thank you all for the input. I will try the bleach and dry method. I don't think sealing them with something would be a bad idea. Won't be using the coyote or otter boards until at least next November so having them sealed with something while in storage might be a good idea. And Happy Birthday Les!


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Re: Mold on Wood Boards [Re: Wild_Idaho] #6765015
02/10/20 07:09 AM
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I would just spray them with white vinegar and let it set a couple hours then rinse off with water and dry them.


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