Furniture can become moldy for a number of reasons. Extended outdoor use, storage in humid spaces like garages or basements, or even natural disasters can cause your furniture to become a breeding ground for mold. In addition to being aesthetically unappealing, mold is unhygienic, and can cause health problems after prolonged exposure.So if your furniture has mold spots, does that mean you’ll need to throw it out? Fortunately not. This article will show you how to get mold off wooden furniture, and return your furniture to like-new condition.1. Begin by allowing your furniture to completely dry out. Set the furniture pieces outdoors in a protected area for several days, until you’re sure that no more moisture is present.2. Prepare an area to wash the furniture. Mold can be toxic, as is the bleach you’ll use to clean the furniture – so you’ll need to use caution when cleaning. Plan to wash your furniture outdoors, in an area far from children and pets. Remove plants from the area as well.3. Dry scrub the furniture with a medium-weight bristle brush. Remove as much surface mold, dust, and accumulation as you can. If the furniture is unfinished and unstained, you can give any particularly moldy or dirty areas a light sanding with medium-grit sandpaper.4. Rinse the furniture thoroughly with cool water. If possible, pressured water from an outdoor hose is most effective.5. Mix the cleaning solution. Combine one gallon of warm water with one cap-full of bleach, and 8 drops of regular dish detergent. Mix thoroughly.6. Scrub your furniture using the cleaning solution and medium-bristle brush. For convenient and uniform application, it can be helpful to pour the solution into a spray bottle. As you clean, make sure to coat every surface thoroughly, and allow the cleaning solution to seep into the grain. Pay particular attention to cracks, crevices, and joints. Mold frequently accumulates on the underside of furniture, so be sure to flip your piece over and scrub the underside thoroughly as well.7. Once your furniture has been thoroughly scrubbed, apply an additional coat of the cleaning solution, and allow it to soak for 10 minutes.8. After soaking, rinse the furniture once more with cool, clean water.9. Allow your furniture to dry thoroughly as you did in step 1.10. Seal your furniture with an appropriate oil-based sealant, lacquer, or polyurethane.Now that your furniture is completely mold free, you’ll want to keep it that way. Use these tips to prevent mold buildup from accumulating in the future:- Never store furniture in dark, humid environments. Temperature and moisture control is critical in keeping your furniture in great condition.- Bring outdoor furniture indoors during rainy or snowy months. If you don’t have room inside, store under your deck, garden shed, or anywhere where they’ll be protected from moisture and drastic temperature changes.- Give your furniture a light cleaning every 6 months with detergent and water.- Regularly reapply an appropriate sealant to your furniture, as sealants wear off and become ineffective over time.