Hydrogen peroxide can help to remove mold from solid surfaces, but it won’t work on soft or porous materials. Share on Pinterest sdominick / Getty Images Mold (mildew) is a type of fungus that thrives ...

Bleach is commonly marketed as a solution for eliminating mold, but it only works against mold on nonporous surfaces, like tiles and sinks. It doesn’t work on porous surfaces, such as wood or drywall.