How to remove mold from fabric: 6 easy ways that are safe for clothes
Experienced housewives are well aware of how to deal with most difficult soiling on clothes, but even they can have a problem with mold removal. This phenomenon is not frequent and the problem usually occurs unexpectedly, as the mold quietly and secretly spreads on things stored on the far shelf of the cabinet.
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Signs of mold on clothes
Mold that has appeared on clothes spreads with incredible speed to other things lying in the neighborhood, as well as to the shelves and walls of the closet. The fabric affected by the fungus looks damaged and emits an unpleasant odor. Mold stains can be painted in all sorts of shades from black to white.
A dangerous fungus is not picky and affects absolutely any thing.
It can be found on the surface of clothes, bed linen and rugs, as well as on the upholstery of playpens, prams and walkers. Mold covers such types of materials as:
Mold stains on clothes.
- cotton;
- synthetics;
- leather;
- wool.
Causes of mold on fabric
The main reason for the appearance of mold on clothes is improper storage. Favorable conditions for the appearance of mold on things are:
- air temperature in the room +25 - +35 degrees;
- high humidity;
- sudden changes in air temperature;
- lack of fresh air.
How to get rid of mold on clothes
The mold that has appeared on the clothes should first be shaken off and carefully wiped off without wetting the fabric. This "dry" method helps to get rid of most of the unpleasant fungus. To completely remove it, you should use one of the proven and effective methods.
| Means | Recipe |
| Furacilin, vinegar and lemon juice | In order to remove the mold, it is necessary to carefully treat the place of contamination with a solution of furacilin, table vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice. After, it is necessary to give things 2-3 hours to dry and wash in the usual way. |
| Salt and tomato juice | In this recipe, you must use freshly squeezed natural tomato juice. The stain on the clothes is abundantly moistened with tomato juice, and after 5-7 minutes it is generously covered with coarse salt and left to dry. After complete drying, the contaminated item should be washed in a washing machine at a temperature of 60 degrees. |
| Whey, curdled milk, salt and ammonia | This method is effective even for old stains. First you need to soak the affected item in yogurt or whey for 8-10 hours. After soaking, the thing should be squeezed out and the stain should be treated with a mixture of salt and ammonia, in a 1: 1 ratio. Then it is enough to wash the treated clothes in the usual way. |
| Bow | Mildew stains from cotton fabric are effectively removed by ordinary onions. To process things, simply grate the vegetable on a grater and apply to the place of contamination. After 5 minutes, you can rinse the fabric from the onion gruel and wash it in hot water. |
| Turpentine and talc | This method is suitable for removing mold from silk or wool. Turpentine is applied to the mold stain, sprinkled with talc, and gauze or a paper towel is placed on top and ironed. After ironing, the item can be washed in the usual way. |
| Ammonia solution | To get rid of mold on synthetic fabrics, you should use water and ammonia mixed in equal proportions. With the resulting solution, it is necessary to carefully wipe all stains of mold, and then wash. |
Prevention of mold on clothes
To prevent mold on clothes, bedding and any other fabric items, it is enough to follow a few useful recommendations for storing them:
- hang and put in cabinets only clean and absolutely dry things, and even better pre-ironed;
- do not store dirty things in the closet, even on separate shelves;
Mold on children's clothes.
- regularly ventilate the cabinet and its contents in the open air, and wipe the walls and shelves of the cabinet with a disinfectant;
- control the level of humidity in the room;
- you should always leave a small space between the cabinet and the walls;
- on the shelves between things, you can lay out bags of silica gel so that it absorbs excess moisture.
Conclusion
Getting rid of mold that has appeared on the fabric is quite difficult. In order not to have to fight to save your favorite thing, you need to reconsider the storage conditions of the entire wardrobe, as well as adhere to useful recommendations and tips for prevention.
