In many cases, fruits get moldy on the wooden table surface due to humid weather. Among them, overripe fruits not only smell bad but also shed water, leaving many dirty stains on the wooden table surface.
If not treated promptly, the stain will penetrate deep into each piece of wood and leave black stains that are difficult to clean. Implementing the correct cleaning process is necessary to help clean and preserve the product to be durable and beautiful.
Remove mold, clean surfaces
The first step is to collect all the damaged fruits and then use dry paper towels or soft plastic wipes to clean the stains clinging to the wooden table. Housewives should also pay attention to absolutely avoid using sharp knives to scrape hard, which can easily scratch the surface of the table.
After cleaning the mold stain, use a soft cloth soaked in warm water to wipe it briefly. This operation helps soften the stains as well as remove part of the fungus spores on the wood surface before proceeding with in-depth cleaning steps with a solution.
Kill mold with vinegar, baking soda
For mold that has seeped into the wood grain, white vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that brings optimization thanks to its mild acidity. Housewives can dilute vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:1 and then soak it on the mold, let it soak for about 15 minutes before cleaning again.
If the moldy stain is difficult to remove, sprinkle a little baking soda on top to create a foamy reaction to help clean the stain more easily.
Then just use a soft bristle brush or a damp cloth to gently wipe along the vertical line of the wood grain to help clean the stain while still maintaining its shine.
Odor treatment
After cleaning the moldy stain, the next step is to treat the odor. In which, housewives should use a slice of fresh lemon to gently rub on the treated area to deodorize and disinfect again.
An important note is that the wooden table surface after cleaning needs to be completely dried to avoid further moisture and mold. You can use a hair dryer in cool wind mode or use a dry towel to wipe thoroughly as well as let it dry airtightly.
Polish and preserve wood properly
After the surface of the wooden table is dry and airy, the protective layer of the wood is often eroded by detergents. To overcome this situation, housewives should use a little olive oil or specialized beeswax soaked in a clean cloth to wipe the entire table surface.
This method not only helps the wood surface to be shiny and beautiful like new, but also creates a waterproof film to prevent moisture and mold, helping to keep household furniture always durable and beautiful.
