Time Lapse: Mold disappears with vinegar

Mold and mildew is no match for vinegar. In this fascinating time lapse video you will see mold disappear in seconds -- which would normally take 2-3 days.

[@jasonbuksh2958]

Brilliant - short, sharp and to the point. I've tried watching a lot of these video's and they are longer than needed and just ramble for 90% of it.

[@AlleyPicked]

That always annoys me too. I just want the facts -- not a 20 minute video to find the one thing I need.

[@powerofknowledge7771]

THANK YOU! So many snake oil salesmen trying to sell us crap we don't need!! And here you are showing us an honest and practical solution!! Thank you!!! Finally, someone who shows us real results in real time!

[@AlleyPicked]

I appreciate the nice feedback. Thanks for taking the time to post your comment. Tom

[@MarkMcCluney]

Vingear really is very remarkable stuff, it does all sorts of things. Did you know there's a very refreshing drink called "switchel" made with a little vinegar, a little honey and water? It's supposed to be good for aches and pains and such. It didn't affect mine but it's still very good on a very hot day. Cheers Tom.

[@AlleyPicked]

Sounds interesting. I looked it up and apparently it is fairly popular. Not sure I'm ready to take the plunge but I just might have to give it a try. Thanks Mark.

[@OzSawdustMakers]

I recently started using vinegar to get rid of green mold that was in my shed, it works great!

[@nimarus3118]

I just spray my siding with some bleach and I can see the algae and mold vanish in seconds. Always test a spot to ensure that the bleach doesn't affect whatever paint you might use on your house as a precaution.

[@FranksDIY]

Great idea. I buy cleaning vinegar which is also sold in stores just a bit stronger.

[@AlleyPicked]

Thanks Frank!

[@kefirmomo1570]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this! I would like to ask you if you can do the same experiment using a UVC lamp? There's a lot of saying that UVC lamps are very effective to kill mold, but I haven't found any experiment like the one you did here. Again, thank you very much for sharing this experiment

[@pas0003]

Does anybody know if vinegar damages or weakens wood?

[@pattybaptiste3601]

Have you tried this on a wood deck? Mine is essentially non-treated wood because a preservative was applied the first couple of years after the deck was built but I haven't treated since. And would there be any harm if, after the mold is gone, the area be rinsed so lingering vinegar wouldn't damage the wood?

[@AlleyPicked]

I don't have alot of experience with vinegar on the wood but I don't think it would damage it. After the mold is gone I think rinsing it would be a good idea. You could always test it first on a small sample.

[@c50ge]

Many videos use a squeeze pump sprayer. Use a gallon or two pump sprayer..

[@luzestrella940]

Impressive!

[@choverseas]

will the vinegar acid hurt wood slowly?

[@AlleyPicked]

In this video, I used it on vinyl siding. Not wood. However, I think it would also work on wood safely.

[@PeaceNinja007]

Is there a specific vinegar that works best?

[@AlleyPicked]

Just regular cheap white vinegar.

[@shayden322]

Will it work on decorative concrete edging that has black mold? Never thought of using vinegar. Thanks for the info.

[@AlleyPicked]

I haven't tested every scenario but I bet it will work. Couldn't hurt.

[@hymlog]

Bleach works in 5 min. 2/3 bleach 1/3 water. Spey on.... Stand back and Watch. Then Rinse.

[@lemystere5345]

How about 75% vinegar?

[@jimmytowzen5033]

doesn't that damage the siding just leaving it on there?

[@AlleyPicked]

Not on mine at all. If you are concerned, you can test it on a small area first.

[@jimmytowzen5033]

@@AlleyPicked vinegar is an acid, so yes your right test before leaving on your house

[@psfgtech]

I like acid, the real dangerous stuff

[@paulricelli5520]

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[@AlleyPicked]

Thanks but I haven't seen any Lysol in stores since last March :-)

[@psfgtech]

I drink that stuff, it's real good