Yeah, it appears I bollixed this up. I was pretty ticked off in a non-related FB post just before I posted this. Seriously debating de-friending some long time friends.
https://www.hvac.com/blog/how-to-remove-mold-from-your-window-air-conditioner-safely/#:~:text=Wipe away any visible mold,and 3 gallons hot water.&text=Using a cloth%2C brush%2C or,it has mold on it.
If you want to go this route.