How to Remove Mould from Bed Frame and Timber Slats & Prevent Mould

Starlight8 on 03/08/2020 - 13:06

Hi OzB friends,

Hope this thread finds you well :)

I was wondering if any of you have experienced mould and if you have any products/method suggestions.

I'm currently renovating my place and took apart my bedframe (timber) to discover mould on it. There is also mould on my window (close to my aircon). I have also noticed condensation on my windows in the morning. My current flooring is cypress timber.

Questions:

  1. Can someone please suggest what products i can use/method to effectively get rid of mould on my bedframe?
  2. Do you think a dehumidifier will help?
  3. Can you please suggest a good dehumidifier?

Thanks so much for the help & keep safe x

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Comments

  • elgrande on 03/08/2020 - 13:19

    Mould remover

  • dasher86 on 03/08/2020 - 13:23
    +2

    Vinegar

    • toristo on 03/08/2020 - 14:51
      +1

      Vinegar is better for porous surfaces compared to bleach as it will penetrate and kill mould deeper down, whereas bleach will do the surface. In flood zones, vinegar sells out immediately for this reason because its more effective than bleach.

      Whatever you do, do NOT use both bleach and vinegar at the same time - you'll create chlorine gas.

      • dasher86 on 03/08/2020 - 15:14

        you'll create chlorine gas.

        I did this one lol/.

        • MagicMushroom on 03/08/2020 - 15:59

          No wonder I had a difficulty breathing

        • brendanm on 03/08/2020 - 17:30

          RIP

      • Starlight8 on 04/08/2020 - 10:42

        Thanks so much for the advice xx

  • JimmyF on 03/08/2020 - 13:34

    sugar soap and/or bleach. Not straight of course, dilute with water.

    Spray on, leave for a min, light scrub and wipe clean. Bleach will kill the mould in the next hour or so.

  • No Username on 03/08/2020 - 13:55
    +2

    Bleach does the job.
    I bought the Breville Smart Dry Dehumidifier a week ago and have been running it 24/7 ever since. It's great for preventing mould and condensation from windows. The device even has a live humidity display and only consume 220watts. So basically cost $0.84-$1.00 cents to run 24/7.

    • slick7 on 03/08/2020 - 15:41
      +1

      A good 24/7 option - I live in a unit and often need more power to get rid of humidity approaching 80% after kids had a bath or to dry my laundry when it's raining outside. I often leave it running on a timer during off-peak electricity time (after 10 pm).

      Wanted the Breville because of running costs and it looks great. But in the end, got a more powerful Delonghi because it's able to extract 3 times more water on max power (30L per 24hrs) and the tank is also 3 times larger. It was $436 when I got it and got 6% cashback as well. https://www.amazon.com.au/DeLonghi-DDS30COMBI-AriaDry-Dehumi…

    • Starlight8 on 04/08/2020 - 10:43
      +1

      ooh yes, i've been looking into a dehumidifier :) Thanks so much for the suggestion!

      Also love the breakdown of the running cost xxx

    • Rhubarb Jones on 04/08/2020 - 16:08

      I also run a decent capacity dehumidifier, makes a big difference. Run it 24/7 also.. collects around 3 liters of water a day whilst keeping relative humidity at around 50% (which I set it to… the dehumidifier stops running when humidity is less than 50%).

  • wizzy on 03/08/2020 - 14:48
    +1

    Opening windows and curtains/blinds every day to allow air and sunlight into the room helps to prevent mould in the future.

    • Starlight8 on 04/08/2020 - 10:46

      yup definitely have learnt :)

  • Fergy1987 on 03/08/2020 - 14:51

    soak toilet paper in bleach and press it against the mould and leave it there for 24 hours….peel off and mould be gone!

    • slick7 on 03/08/2020 - 15:44

      It seems to come back quicker when using beach vs vinegar - it's as if you're beaching the colour but mould spores remain…

      Thing are under control now but before I got my first dehumidifier I was forever trying to eliminate mould between tiles of the shower. The joys of apartments with inadequate bathroom ventilation…

      • Starlight8 on 04/08/2020 - 10:47

        Yup, will try vinegar. The smell of vinegar is much better than bleach :)

        May i ask which brand dehumidifier you purchased? Thanks xx

        • slick7 on 05/08/2020 - 12:11

          see my other post in this thread with link to to amazon.com.au - it's very good and quick but also quite large and noisy and always run it on a timer (ie 2hr and turn off)

          there are better options if you want to run 24/7

  • Cheeper on 03/08/2020 - 15:15
    +1

    White vinegar.
    Check for adequate ventilation to the room.
    Moisture build up is happening for that reason and causing your mould.

    • Starlight8 on 04/08/2020 - 10:55

      Yup, will do thanks xx

  • RoosterBooster on 03/08/2020 - 21:20

    Yesterday I did my weekly vacuum/dusting and decided to do a big clean of places I don't do weekly. Pulled my bed and dressing table out to discover mould. I actually keep my furniture out from the wall 10-15 cm for air circulation, alas I still had mould. Some sugar soap on a cloth and it came off fine.

    My bedroom receives no direct sunlight (only about 1/2 hr of filtered sun in morning). Unfortunately I can't control that part but I do make sure to wipe all condensation from my window in the morning. I also keep my shoes outside or at least not in my bedroom. I once discovered a heap of black mould behind my built in wardrobe doors which I put down to the sweaty shoes I'd throw in there. Can't really comment on a dehumidifier as I haven't used one.

    • Starlight8 on 05/08/2020 - 12:26
      +1

      Oooh keeping furniture at a distance is a great idea. Thanks :)

      Hmmm sounds like we both need to do research on a dehumidifier :)

  • Zippy135 on 03/08/2020 - 22:08

    I also recently found mould in the bedroom and wiped everything with vinegar. I also just brought the Ionmax 612 dehumidifier from this deal - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/548664. Looks like stock is back and delivery came within a week. Humidity in the house was over 70% and the ionmax has been great so far to keep the humidity down. Hoping to see a reduction in condensation on windows and never seeing mould again.

    • Starlight8 on 05/08/2020 - 12:27

      Thanks so much for the link :)

      Definitely looking into getting one xx

  • Euphemistic on 04/08/2020 - 12:54

    Doesn’t air conditioning de-humidify? You could run it for quite a while before you break even with buying a separate unit.

    • slick7 on 05/08/2020 - 12:12

      yeah some have specific dehumidify program options but in my case not being able to move the AC around is the issue. My humidity peaks in laundry and main bathroom and also a factor in bedrooms. My AC is in the living room/open plan kitchen :)

  • MuddyClear on 09/09/2020 - 18:01

    Buy a new bed. Why risk your health? Mould is impossible to completely remove. You will probably need a new mattress as well. I recommend Sealy Posturepedic with aligncore springs and premium comfort layers as a minimum. Going with the cheaper models is not worth it.

    • Starlight8 on 10/09/2020 - 11:59

      Hi there, thanks for your suggestion.

      I've cleaned the bedframe with vinegar and used a hairdryer to try it :). Apparently this is a common problem :(

      My mattress is fine, no mould thank god and yup its a sealy posturepedic. i spent nearly 5k on the mattress alone, can vouch for premuim mattresses :P

      I totally agree with you. You spend half your life sleeping, why not invest in a good one :P

  • Keplaffintech on 12/09/2020 - 11:38

    Condensation on the windows? You'll probably need to fix the source of excess moisture first, or it's just going to come back.

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