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Here we are in one of the driest parts of the country with only 16
inches of
rain in the 50 weeks up to two weeks ago, and our new ( 2 month old) oak
table and chairs are black with mould.

Any suggestions how to :

a) Get rid of it

b) Keep it away

If someone misguidedly treated it with oil, it can make black mould
grow. Or, could it be sited under a tree that's gently raining aphid
sugar/shit on it? That also goes black and sticky.

Scrub with soapy water and a scrubbing brush, rinse with hose, dry in
sun. Don't apply oil or varnish.

Janet.