“This is particularly challenging on porous surfaces like untreated wood, where mold roots and particles embed deep within the surface.” We spoke with three experts to get their tips on how to ...

Q: How can I kill mold in a house that has wood slats on the walls and is 100 years old? Why does the mold come back after I have applied a bleach solution? A: “Killing” mold is a never-ending ...

Mold can grow on almost any surface: paper, plastic, or even glass. However, since unfinished wood is porous, mold that grows on this kind of surface is often more challenging to deal with.

When you see the black mold cover wide areas of lumber, usually this happens because the wood got wet and stayed wet while it was being stored. If it’s warm and humid, the growth of the mold and ...

Raised floors and open spaces ensured proper ventilation to fight the buildup of toxic mold. Wood post-and-beam construction ... air they are subject to rapid oxidation in Japan’s humid climate.

But if you come across mold on a piece of wood furniture, it may be something you can deal with yourself. Here’s what to know. Several different types of mold can grow on wood furniture.

First, it is not bad wood. Mold will grow on anything, including plastic in any shady spot, because anything that gets wet stays wet longer than in sunny areas. Mold can grow through almost ...