If mold and mildew is left untreated, it can deteriorate the MDF beyond repair. Fortunately, you can remove the mold and mildew from unpainted MDF with a few household items.
Things You Will Need
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Equip yourself with a pair of rubber gloves, an N-95 respirator and safety goggles without vent holes. This is the proper safety gear for the mold removal process.
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Open the doors and windows in the area to allow for proper air ventilation and circulation. This will also help with the drying process.
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Wipe the surface mold and mildew from the unpainted MDF with a damp cloth.
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Fill a five-gallon bucket with lukewarm water. Add one cup of bleach and ¼ cup of mild dish-washing liquid.
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Saturate a clean sponge in the bleach-water mixture.
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Scrub the MDF with the sponge. Scrub the parts the moldy areas as well as the surrounding areas.
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Allow the mixture to sit on the MDF for 15 minutes.
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Fill a container with cool water. Saturate a clean cloth in the water. Rinse the MDF by wiping it down with the cloth.
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Allow the MDF to air dry. Position fans in the direction of the MDF to help in the drying process.
The Drip Cap
- Medium density fiberboard--also known as MDF--is a popular building material for cabinet speakers, cupboards and bookcases.
- If mold and mildew is left untreated, it can deteriorate the MDF beyond repair.
- Fortunately, you can remove the mold and mildew from unpainted MDF with a few household items.
- Saturate a clean sponge in the bleach-water mixture.
- Fill a container with cool water.