Mold On Sofa Cushions

If your couch cushions appear persistently damp with a musty odor and dark colored spots or patches you likely have a mold problem.

Mold on sofa cushions.

Vacuum the mold from the couch and cushions using a vacuum attachment. If the moisture isn t promptly removed fuzzy mold and mildew can develop. Mold and mildew can grow anywhere but it thrives in moist areas. If your cushions have been in storage or are outdoor furniture cushions they may develop mold and mildew if they 039 ve been exposed to warmth and moisture.

So if you live in a rainy or humid location then it s almost inevitable that your outdoor cushions will be subject to mold and mildew at some point. Sofa cushions usually filled with a thick foam material act like a sponge when they get wet. Left unattended mold and mildew on cushions can eat away at the material as well as create a health hazard. Mold occurs on fabric such as upholstered furniture that is kept continually in dank dark conditions.

Signs that your cushions have mold or mildew. After vacuuming the entire couch remove the sweeper bag filled with the mold and dispose of it in an outside trash receptacle. If you neglect mold and mildew it can spread to other areas through spores. Mold grows on absorbent surfaces and couch cushions present the perfect environment.

Mold grows on absorbent surfaces and couch cushions present the perfect environment.