Easy Home Remedy to Get Rid of Mold on Outdoor Wooden Furniture

I originally wasn’t going to write a blog post about this, yet alone even go into detail on my Instagram of the process of cleaning our beautiful teak outdoor table. But I was so surprised out the outcome—how could I not write about it, ya know?

Back in 2019, we invested in said teak outdoor table from Article—something that would withstand the wind, sun, and the rain. I would clean it with mild cleaners (soap and water), nothing crazy. But over the years, through the weather elements along with normal wear and tear from MANY gatherings, it started to become a little more weathered. I mean, sure that can be “a look.” However, it seemed a bit more gross than a trendy table. I was thinking in my head, “How am I going to really clean this thing? Do I have to sand it down? Maybe there’s a cleaning solution that isn’t as harsh as bleach?” as that can be pretty tough on non-sealed wood, like our table.

And wouldn’t you know it, this solution remedy did just the trick! I mean she looks fresh out of the box!

DIY Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 2 Hours

Supplies:

16 oz Spray bottle

2 cups of Water

1/4 cup of Ammonia

1/8 cup of Cleaning Vinegar

2 pinches of Baking Soda

Silicone Funnel (or a funnel used for non-edible purposes)

Rubber Gloves

Hard Bristle Cleaning Brush

Large Bucket of Water and/or Garden Hose

Disclaimer: This will make a bit of a mess to be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as well as cleaning your furniture in a space that’s able to get wet and messy.

Instructions:

1. Fill spray bottle up half way with 1 cup of water.

2. Add ammonia, vinegar, and baking soda to the bottle. Then, add the remaining cup of water.

3. Spray solution generously onto the surface and use your hard bristle brush to give it a good scrub.

4. The solution acts as a sort of magnet that pulls the dirt, grim and mold to the surface, so you will need to wash it off without wiping or pushing the dirt back into the wood grain. I used my garden hose for this part, and had a bucket of water nearby to wash my brush off.

5. Let it dry, and it should look as good as new.

I also gave the side table and coffee table in our patio the same scrub down. It’s just that time of year again where I get the patio dusted off and ready for another few months of enjoying all it’s coziness with friends and family. This year I’m preparing the space just in time for Easter Sunday, and have a couple more blog posts to share before the final reveal.