Vinegar Magic: Removing mold and mildew

Many people purchase products (like wet and forget) to clean mold and mildew off of brick surfaces when the already have something in their pantry which works just as good. Vinegar. Just spray it on and walk away. No scrubbing. Wait a couple days and the green stuff will disappear.
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[@Pigpoggot]

This is the perfect 'how to' vid I've been looking for. Short, sweet and straight to the point. Thanks!!

[@janettavculek9308]

Beautiful! You hit it out of the park. It took another guy 20 minutes to say what you said in a few. I will use this method. Thanks very much.

[@sickhead93]

So true. He did an excellent job.

[@HappyHands.]

Moss and mold come back after using bleach because both moss and mold prefer a slightly alkali environment , where as Vinegar is acidic and lowers the PH of the brick and siding surfaces and discourages future growth. You can even get better longer lasting results by using a lower PH vinegar or more acidic treatment.

[@ssmith6974]

Thank you for your info!!! Good to know!

[@katharinebagby2334]

VINEGAR! YAY! Bleach made my mold increase. Washed with TSP - now for the vinegar.

[@johannakamstra-schickendan7380]

Here in the Netherlands we have special cleaning vinegar, 5 liter containers, costs 3 times nothing, only care not to touch your plants. Take a day without rain, spay it all over the stones, wood, garden furnitures aso. You can see the next day exactly where you stopped. Use it for years, very popular over here, cheap effective and easy to do even for a 75 year old.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mariarami]

Is it a special strength?

[@dcwatashi]

@@mariarami it probably is. I buy the 45% off of Amazon, but it’s expensive. I use that on my weeds.

[@mohityadav-lt5og]

Short and precise. I was looking for such least expensive options, thanks for the vinegar idea.

[@likamero]

Never knew about vinegar use in killing mold. Best and most useful video I've come across today!

[@tamiweber9409]

" Work Smarter Not Harder" and "Budget Friendly" 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rocknral]

Have to laugh at 2:21 when he says bleach is dangerous to animals and immediately a dog in background barks in agreement.

[@cheri1721]

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[@DizzyGnome]

I am so incredibly thankful for this video!! We have a balcony on the second floor, that has wood flooring, which was covered in green stuff! Because we have people underneath us we can't use harsh chemicals or a lot of water. But after applying vinegar 2 times with a few days apart, it was gone! Now we can enjoy our balcony again, thank you!!

[@AlleyPicked]

Glad to hear that. I'm not surprised. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@rssmith289]

Your video is so helpful! I had some green mold growing at the base of a door jamb. I thought I’ll take a cotton swab and apply the vinegar directly on the mold. It went away it two seconds! Thank you so much! It’s a good thing to have vinegar around just in case.

[@JackyHapy]

My mom heard about this tip a few weeks ago. She wants to try it on her patio. Will give it a try today. 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@brucehenry8708]

Vinegar,used the same way ($5 spray bottle - 2 litres)kills weeds between pavers.Within 24 hours.Great product and cheap.

[@elmerfudd6305]

It definitely works, just did my backyard pavers covered in that green stuff, 3 days later it's all gone, did two sprays of 4% white vinegar.. so many uses for white vinegar..

[@ruthlawson581]

Yes cleans windows toilets scum on showerglass great for that better than all those nasty chemicals

[@joy1ess]

what's white vinegar? Is it distilled vinegar

[@ruthlawson581]

@@joy1ess malt vinegar is dark colour can be used to kill weeds white vinegar multi uses windows toilets drains it is anti bacterial. Along with lemon lime juice so ive been informed good luck

[@bbrown5887]

Great quick vid. I often pre treat concrete surfaces, including brick, with vinegar before cleaning. Not only does it work on organics as in your video, it dissolves the grout film from tile and any other light cement based contamination on surfaces. Pickling vinegar (including specific cleaning vinegar) is more acidic and actually better than regular food grade vinegar. Next, CLR works wonders but is much stronger. After that, muriatic acid, but it’s extremely corrosive, dangerous if not handled properly, and required dilution.

[@cherylmyhand8717]

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[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

Muriatic Acid is NO JOKE ... My boss used it on a floor at work and PAINT WAS GONE

[@Allis1isAll]

Forgive my lack of know so whats CLR

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

@@Allis1isAll CALCIUM LIME RUST.. It removes those products, and simply enough that's what it is called. It's not expensive, less than ten bucks for 2 bottles

[@bbrown5887]

@@Allis1isAll Calcium, Lime, Rust remover. One product is specifically called CLR, while there are other variant names for the exact same product but they all indicate the same on their labelling.

[@marysanmartin]

Great sense of humor! Thanks for the info. Will use the vinegar....

[@lindakerr9505]

Thanks very much. It works a treat on wooden fencing. I sprayed it on as you suggested and 3 days later all the green had turned to silver. I gave it a wash down and the fence has now been repainted. I’m now going to use the vinegar on all the algae around the garden. 😃

[@AlleyPicked]

Fantastic! The stuff is magic and cheap.

[@rameshsastry6779]

Oh your experiment enlighten me I too want to clean the fence same way. Thanks…is it necessary to dilute the vinegar. ?

[@lindakerr9505]

@@rameshsastry6779 No, you use it full strength in a spray bottle. It works great. Good luck.

[@muffin2u63]

@@AlleyPicked I'm told by professionals that vinegar can damage brick when it soaks in. They said it can erode the brick or concrete because I wanted to use this on mildew on the outside brick of my house.

[@fionntainmacb]

10 out of 10, i love simple nontoxic no bs natural remedies. I love your clear concise no bs presentaion merci beaucoup :-)

[@IsAllAboutHealth]

Perfect! I will try this weekend and will post my results! We got so much rain that green thing is all over my entry way. I cannot stand it. Thanks for the tip!

[@dcwatashi]

OK, you forgot to post your results

[@IsAllAboutHealth]

@@dcwatashi Thanks for the reminder! It actually worked. But then, more rain and rain i have to do it again. thx

[@dcwatashi]

@@IsAllAboutHealth I am thinking about trying it on my red rock out front. I have little patches of moss growing, which is quite ugly.

[@suz0000]

Thank you! I lived my 1st 60+ years in California where I never encountered this. Now that I’m living in central Alabama I’ve noticed it. Didn’t know what to do. Thank you so much for this easy & cost effective method!!

[@AlleyPicked]

Glad I could help!

[@lumity238]

Thankyou, I like your idea better than anything else I've watched. Your a Life Saver, since I do everything myself, my husband is handicap.

[@AlleyPicked]

I'm glad I can help. I hope it works for you. Tom

[@sasamuraki]

I tested vinegar on my orange mold covered walls and i was just surprised at the results. Did not expect it to be super effective at all. Amazing.

[@AlleyPicked]

Good to hear!

[@silversteeler99]

Thanks for the tip. I will try vinegar on some of the unistone, blocks on the driveway. Great video, you have a natural talent for sales.

[@AlleyPicked]

Thanks! I wish the vinegar companies would give me a cut :-)

[@dianacarr5515]

One of the beauties of Wet it and forget it is that It continues to keep the mold away for up to a year. For small spaces like your rock bed that might not be important, but outwhere we live in Texas Fighting the mold on Barnes and outbuildings And even the sides of houses, it's really nice just to be able to spray it on and not have to worry about it for an extended period of time.

[@AlleyPicked]

Vinegar works for extended periods of time as well it seems. It would be interesting to do a long term comparison test. Thanks.

[@muffin2u63]

@@AlleyPicked Vinegar is acidic and can corrode bricks over time. Vinegar can be a useful cleaning agent, but you should use it cautiously to avoid damaging your brick walls and surfaces.

[@rad1sh480]

Yes, the vinegar does work, but it doesn't last very long. Unlike wet and forget, which dilutes to 5-1 (diluting vinegar doesn't work), which has a lasting impact and removes black algae, which vinegar doesn't in my experience. Taking the dilution into consideration, there is very little difference in price either. So having tried both methods, I'll stick to the wet and forget.

[@junekroner6382]

CDC site gives information that says vinegar kills mold. I read it several years ago, but, I do remember there is a water to vinegar ratio.

[@DavidSchuVideo]

Great tip! Our walkout basement area is getting a coating of this to clear up the junk growing in it. Thanks!

[@teresamier9370]

Wow! Thank you. I just bought that mold armor (I think it was $9.99) to try on my patio. Now I'm going to do mold armor on one section & vinegar on the other section and see which works better and which lasts longer.

[@AlleyPicked]

Let me know how it goes. Thanks!

[@woodstream6137]

Verdict?

[@teresamier9370]

@@woodstream6137 simple bleach is so much better.

[@woodstream6137]

Thanks for the update

[@PeaceNinja007]

@@teresamier9370 i keep reading that bleach isn't good on porous materials, though.

[@ulrikaschloss5848]

Thanks this will solve my algae problems on metal surfaces outside. Be well.

[@claraandriessen8423]

Also it 's better for the environment to use the vinegar! Fantastic!

[@phyllishillerich7241]

Thank you for your video using the vinegar, I am going to try that on my patio umbrella, it's turned from red to yucky greenish red , having high hopes after watching your video 👍

[@sherrym3284]

Hi, I also use this trick on cedar deck rails and spindles. Wipe each spindle down with white vinegar, moss will not grow back up to 3 years!

[@laragreene8328]

Vinegar works!!! I also used some washing detergent that has baking soda in it one time on vinyl siding. It worked great.

[@duanescooterhawthorne6509]

Thanks for the tip, it’s time to give it a shot.

[@mrsjudetheobscure]

Also discourages cats from using your garden as a loo.

[@hhhunt777]

wow!!! I'm so glad I saw this. I was thinking of buying the 'other products'!! You Are A Blessing!! :D Count me as a new subscriber!!

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you for the great video, will try this out, as I have a fair share of the green monster creeping around my house.

[@roxylovesdaisies]

Gotta try this on my inside wall behind my basement sink. where the outside tap connection is . :0 thank you for your great video. :)

[@jameslehman717]

What type a vinegar distilled ?

[@roxylovesdaisies]

@@jameslehman717 A friend found water leaking, and tightened the tap nut now no water , just clean up :)

[@penangiteInAU]

Thanks for this environmental friendly tip❤

[@chanthana7694]

2:43 I wasn't going to say anything, but couldn't resist. Lol. I will definitely give the vinegar a try on my from steps. Thank you for the great tip.

[@cory5478]

Oh boy! I a, always looking for Earth friendly cleaners. Thanks so very much!!

[@Samuel-om6dw]

Cleaning vinegar is more acidic and will do a better job than regular vinegar.

[@muffin2u63]

Vinegar does not dissolve concrete itself but can degrade the cement that binds concrete together. As a weak, dilute acid, vinegar will cause only minor damage to concrete but can take the shine off polished surfaces. It can, however, be used to remove small amounts of cement from tools.

[@debbiemitchell6055]

Do this instead sprinkle baking soda over the area then spray the vinegar watch and be amazed at the results immediately!

[@lauralei400]

LOL! The trash can hand stand👏 Brava

[@thesechords]

Nice video and demonstration!! I was trying the salt method (adding 3 tbs of salt to boiled 2 litre of water) but I was looking for a simpler method where I don't need to spend so much gas to boil the water. And this should work! Would definitely try it out! Thank youu!

[@M40EM]

...and environmentaly responsable! Congrats!

[@smithdream]

Wow I'm gonna try this for my concrete yards and to kill weeds. Top tip.

[@monicacoyle3760]

Deffinitely going to try this, my out side steps are a mess

[@ShaRonCassel]

Awesome! Thanks. You saved me a butt load of money on my wooden deck.

[@AlleyPicked]

You can send me half of what you saved :-)

[@rebeccabowen7780]

Did it work for you? Back is killing me from scrubbing!

[@rameshsastry6779]

Whaav it’s very good . Thanks for sharing a infomative pocket friendly msgs to humankind.🙏

[@robinripley982]

Vinegar's ability to dissolve CaCO3 will pit limestone and dull marble, travertine, concrete and terrazzo surfaces- so I would apply vinegar with caution. This is why people choose to use products like Wet and Forget as they are non-acidic.

[@truthistreason4292]

Bleach and water. Spray and walk away. Learned from cleaning rental properties.

[@samu3813]

Tried that. The green algae and moss came back with a vengeance the following year.

[@rabit7538]

Hey handsome, I've been researching how to rid my yard of moles using vinegar and what do I find! An old Alley Picker. What a treat. Now I know it works for moldy items around the house too. Long time no see Tom. I was tickled and delighted to see and find your site! We live in Jacksonville Ar. now. Say hey to all the family. By the way, how do I get one of those hats? An ole friend, Harvey the Rabit.

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[@mohammedsharif9416]

Excellent service saves money and hassle excellent

[@marianlenehan9618]

Can’t wait to try the wetandforgetaboutit technique 🇮🇹

[@vinhha6073]

Straight to the point.. 👍

[@lilimorales4955]

Thank you for this info. I'm going to try it tomorrow. You got yourself a new subbed.

[@yukonjack.]

Yo, Adrian thanks you!! Sincerely the Italian stallion. ✌️🤣

[@tiffanykuo4256]

Green moss is beautiful!

[@user-ln3bd9gz5v]

Thank you!

[@daviddelarosa5188]

I actually am useing this method for my laundry concrete floor . Sprayed a layer gonna let it sit for a few days but I’m actually going to scrub it away . We’ll see how it works ! Thanks for the idea and I’ll report how she goes .

[@AlleyPicked]

Sounds good!

[@steelwheels4613]

Natural stone, such as marble and granite, can be cleaned with chlorine or a special product. Never use vinegar to clean a granite or marble headstone.

[@danikadeva7207]

Thanks. Being extremely reactive to mold and bleach, this is a safe alternative.

[@MrMusic32150]

Well, this seems to work great on those concrete patio blocks and it immediately made me wonder if the same process will work on those nasty stains I see on vinyl siding? I can't say, nor test it, because I no longer own one of those grungy-looking houses. My particular problem is with the fabric ceiling of my motor home. Not something you can unzip and toss into the wash machine, but I'm wondering if this "wet and forget" method with (white) vinegar might work. My stains range from minor to almost coal black, so I'll test a small area first, but it'll be interesting to learn the results. Thanks for the simplicity of your method. Don't tell anyone, or the price of vinegar will sky-rocket! (Shhhhh!)

[@AlleyPicked]

It does work! I did a video on that as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKixXoikZd2Zlac

[@MW-hm9ub]

Get yourself a pump sprayer and avoid trigger finger(s)

[@Dr_Tripper]

Thanks for the brevity!

[@sism3028]

Thank you for this. I have mold and mildew on my deck in an area.

[@tabbietalks8141]

Did you try this? I just sprayed straight vinegar on some mold on my deck and am hoping I’ll see the same magic in a few days!!

[@skamravec]

I have bought several 55 gallon barrels from FB marketplace to use them as rain water barrels. They are food grade and they had leftover vinegar in them. As I was rinsing them, I spilled it on my sloped driveway. I didn't want to pour it out on my grass because I knew vinegar would kill the grass. It has been several years from then, but that spot where I poured out the vinegar, is now clean, while everywhere else is moldy. So, it seems like if you pour vinegar on your driveway, just let it sit, you don't even have to scrub it. Now I'm thinking, if I have to rent pressure washer every year, which cost around $100 per day at Home Depot, I might as well spend that money on vinegar and do the whole driveway.

[@AlleyPicked]

That sounds like a Mr. Bean accident. :-) Good work.

[@jamic6351]

Really good.....bees and flowers thank you. For some areas, It might be easier and faster to dip a paintbrush in the vinegar, brush it along is easier on the hands. Could put newpapers down to catch sprayed vinegar to protect plants, or a cardboard piece you drag along as you go. Don’t do moss....people encourage moss. Break off a little and use yogurt or buttermilk to encourage growth.

[@Nick-from-norfolk]

Add disinfectant as well. Works very well on garden furniture

[@stamps4fungin]

I think the green is algae, not mold or mildew. Maybe the same thing? My California tile patio is really green and slippery after some rain. I took some lemon juice (have lots given to me) and baking soda on the tile and scrubbed, as seen in another post. worked good.

[@garsocks]

Lol, Italian version love it thanks for the tip.

[@terried4648]

I do have this problem I will be using vinegar thanks very much

[@hasanyTbk]

Thanks

[@MarkMcCluney]

Is nothing vinegar can't do? Someone told me you even put it on your chips! Wow! Cheers mate, that's a good one, I'll try it.

[@AlleyPicked]

Sure. Put it on chips. It will then remove any rust you have inside your stomach :-)

[@MarkMcCluney]

Alley Picked Ah! Brilliant! That'll stop folks calling me Signor Rustiguzzi! You're a life-saver. Okay everyone, let's go for fish and chips!!!!

[@waterboy8999]

You telling me this gets mildew off chips too? I need to try that.

[@JojoplusBo]

@@waterboy8999 .... 🤣😂

[@carolosborne2899]

Thank you so much for this!! A cheap natural effective remedy 😊

[@renecasey776]

Great to the point video. Thanks. I'm going to try this.

[@NorthernBoyErmintrude]

The same friendly style that Leah from seejanedrill uses

[@heazy9744]

Question: If you spray 30% vinegar on your patio without diluting it with water, is that more effective?

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

The only problem is right now (3years later) vinegar is no longer cheap. Inflation is still kicking! It is still an excellent option vinegar is still cheaper than the other products however they are jacking the prices on all cleaning solutions.

[@judithlee4314]

thank you

[@gracegrace4116]

Thank you very much!

[@cyspawn23]

That Italian joke got you a like 😂

[@barbaraweeks2390]

Try vinegar & baking soda

[@ofcbob6391]

Would this work on yard pavers...without killing the grass around the pavers?

[@HoneyNtheRock]

Thank you so much.

[@rateodoro6965]

hELPS A LOT. Thank you so much.

[@suejaneuk1681]

Brilliant! Thank you so much.

[@rgarri6396]

Vinegar will eat the seals out of sprayers. The seal on the pump will be destroyed.

[@carle5538]

AWESOME video. Thank you.

[@lynna5362]

And it’s non toxic. Thanks

[@BortPlate]

Careful, vinegar is also used to kill plants!

[@BortPlate]

@Metro Madness Sounds like you might want to read up on vinegar + plants.

[@nancybeene]

Thx for showing exact picture time lapse. Most show other area time lapse which shows nothing. Again thx

[@Buttercookie-h7d]

I bought a massive Wet and Forget and regret it. It didnt get any of the mold on my deck. Yes I tried multiple applications.

[@frank88ster]

Not the same but drinking a table spoon of 'apple cider vinegar' mix in half cup water every morning has maintained my 'flat tummy' for years. No abs sit ups, just that. Try it.

[@HWY66]

My mom always said to clean with vinegar.....she was right!

[@AlleyPicked]

Always listen to your mother :-)

[@kirstyra9541]

Thank you 😊

[@ericsumnicht7829]

Good advice. Thanks 🍀🍀😊

[@outroseok]

saw a small amount of black mold on my bathroom ceiling, gonna try this today and see if it works.

[@carlosbarahona8609]

Genius :) it is organic non toxic :) amazing :) you rock :)XOXO

[@catiet1735]

Thank you SO MUCH!!❤