# Removing Mildew From Reed Furniture
Reed is a type of wicker furniture made from rattan, a climbing palm found in tropical rain forests. Whether you’ve got outdoor or indoor reed furniture, it is susceptible to mildew growth if the right conditions are present. Typically, mildew will grow on your reed furniture if it remains wet for any length of time or is in an area with high humidity. Treat mildew on reed furniture at first sight or it may spread and become more difficult to remove.
Things You'll Need
- Garden hose
- Rubber gloves
- Goggles
- Bucket
- 2 tablespoons ammonia or 1/2 gallon bleach
- Dish soap (optional)
- Scrub brush
- Toothbrush
- Soft cloth
Instructions
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Take the reed furniture outdoors if it isn’t already there. Rinse the furniture with water from the hose.
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Put on rubber gloves and goggles. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Add 2 tablespoons of ammonia or ½ gallon of bleach with a squirt of dish soap.
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Wash the mildew spots with a scrub brush and the cleaning solution. Scrub cracks, crevices and hard-to-reach spots with a toothbrush and the cleaning solution.
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Rinse the reed furniture thoroughly with water from the hose. Dry the furniture with a soft cloth to remove some of the moisture, then allow it to air-dry the rest of the way.
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