Mold tends to die at a temperature between 150 degrees and 364 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam cleaning can effectively kill the mold spores from a surface, but steam should not be used on a non-porous surface as the steam can absorb the qualities of porous materials.

Does steam cleaning get rid of black mould?

Steam cleaning is also used for removing mould stains too but the term 'steam cleaning' often refers to a number of different techniques. ... Although this method will remove many stains and mould it will not eliminate the mould spores permanently because the water temperatures are simply not high enough.

Does steam kill spores?

Steam sterilization

The pressurized steam produced has a high latent heat. This intense heat leads to hydrolysis and coagulation of proteins, which kills off microbes, spores, and viruses.