Here are the instructions for the removal of mildew from washable
fabrics. You may use these guidelines for cotton and synthetic
fabrics; however
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Note:
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Bleach solution should NOT be used on silk or wool or nylon.
Washable fabrics should be tested for color fastness by trying bleach
on a seam or hem first.
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Mildew most often appears on natural fibers, such as cotton, linen,
silk, and wool. It can actually rot the fabric. Remove mildew spots as
soon as they are discovered.
“To avoid scattering the mildew spores in the house, take the fabric
outdoors and brush off all surface mildew. Then sun and air the fabric
thoroughly.”
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Use one of the following solutions:
1. Make a mixture of lemon juice and salt. Apply to the stain and
leave the fabric in the sun to bleach. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
2. Mix one tablespoon of non-chlorine bleach (sodium perborate bleach)
with one pint of water. Use hot water if the fabric can take it;
otherwise, use lukewarm water. Sponge and soak the stain with the
solution. Leave it on for one-half hour; then rinse well. Repeat the
process if the stain is not removed the first time.
3. Dilute household bleach as directed on the container.
Dip stains in the solution; then rinse. Do not use on silk or wool.
NC Cooperative Extension
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/housing/pubs/fcs237a.pdf
Removing Mildew
“Remove mildew spots from clothing as soon as you discover them. Brush
off mold outdoors so mildew spores do not scatter in the house. Sun
and air fabrics thoroughly. If mildew spots remain, pretreat them by
rubbing detergent into the dampened stain. Launder the items in hot
water and chlorine bleach, if safe for fabric, and detergent. Rinse
well and dry in the sun. If any stain remains, use lemon juice and
salt. Again spread in the sun to bleach. Rinse thoroughly.”
“Chlorine bleach is effective in killing the mildew growth and
eliminating the staining. However, it cannot be used on silk, wool or
nylon”
Sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide:
“Sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide are mild oxidizing bleaches.
Use sodium perborate if the garment contains silk, wool or nylon.
However, it is not safe for white silk and wool."
"Hydrogen peroxide is safe on all fibers and most colors, but be sure
to test for colorfastness. Because these bleaches are mild, they are
not very effective in removing mildew stains and will not actually
kill the fungus.”
Take non-washables to the drycleaner; identify the stain.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/textiles/nf17.htm
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Mildew on Clothes FAQ
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What can I do to remove mildew?
1. “Shake or brush the items outdoors to remove loose growth.
2. Presoak in cold water; use a pre-rinse cycle.
3. Wash in hot water and heavy duty detergent. If items are white add
1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to wash load. If colored, use all
fabric bleach.
4. With permanent press or synthetic fabrics, use the permanent press
cycle with automatic cool-down before the spin cycle to prevent
wrinkles.
5. If staining remains on white items, repeat washing before drying.
6. Dry thoroughly; heat and sun tend to kill mildew.”
Iowa State University Extension
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~tc-ext/mildew.html
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How to Prevent and Remove Mildew — Home Methods
University of Missouri Extension publication
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/hesguide/housing/gh5928.htm
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