Mildew

[Jules]

Any bright ideas on cleaning mildew from oiled teak interior wood, that won't damage the finish and would have some fungicidal value. I know it's down to ventilation......
Any help appreciated

 

[alanporter]

Try naphtha, that's what I use on my mahogany.

Alan Porter

 

[Jules]

Never heard of it. Could you point me in the right direction please?

 

[alanporter]

Naphtha is a volatile solvent, used in paints and other coatings. A constituent of some wood revivers. Try a paint dealer

Alan Porter

 

[Jules]

Thanks Alan

 

[Guest]

Would also like to know if anyone has the remedy for removing mildew marks from upholstery?? I've tried everything I can think of. The Starbrite 'Mildew Remover' states specifically that it is not suitable for fabrics!!

 

[extravert]

Mild bleach solution will remove some mildew stains from fabric that does not lose its colour in bleach (synthetics) or doesn't have any colour to lose (ie white). But be careful! It could all go horribly wrong.