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How to Remove Mold From Stainless Steel

Mold spores, a living organism and member of the fungus family, thrive on porous surface. Clean stainless steel isn't conducive enough for mold development, but dirt, debris or mineral deposits on stainless steel provide a suitable surface for mold to grow. To prevent mold development on your stainless steel, you must keep it clean. Once mold already exists, you can remove the mold stains and get rid of any accompanying odor with common household supplies.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper towels
  • White vinegar
  • Bowl
  • Table salt
  • Spoon
  • Old toothbrush
  • Clean cloths
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Instructions

    • 1

      Soak paper towels with full-strength white vinegar and lay them over the mold spots on the stainless steel. Leave the paper towels in place for 10 minutes to kill the mold spores.

    • 2

      Remove the paper towels and discard. Wipe the surface of the stainless steel with dry paper towels.

    • 3

      Pour 2 tablespoons of white vinegar into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of table salt. Stir the mixture to create a paste.

    • 4

      Dip an old toothbrush in the paste and scrub the mold stains remaining on the stainless steel surface. Rinse the brush frequently. Apply more paste and continue to scrub.

    • 5

      Wipe the stainless steel surface with a clean cloth to remove the paste. Moisten another cloth with white vinegar and clean the stainless steel surface. Dry with another cloth.