How to get mildew off of painted wood furniture?

[cassidymt]

I have white painted rocking chairs on our porch that are covered with mildew. What is the best method for removal?

[george p]

bleach and hot water. bleach kills all mildew and mold.

[deborah m]

The mildew is more than likely deep into the paint. You can try bleach water, but if it's really bad I would look at Home Depo for a mildew remover or just call them first. You may have to end up stripping the chairs and repainting. If you do repaint and they are staying outside get a mildew resistant paint or prime with a mildew resistant primer before painting.

[thomascollinspainting]

the cheapest thing to do is use bleach and hot water but if the does not work and sometimes it doesn't then go to your paint store and but a product called t.s.p. " tri sodium phosphate "
it sounds bad but is safe to use. or there is another one call Spray Nine that hospitals use it is also a really good product