How to remove mold and mildew stains from clothes

Check out the step-by-step guide to removing mold and mildew stains from white, colored, leather and children’s clothes:

OR mold It is a big enemy in the house, both in the kitchen and in the closet. Finding your favorite clothes with mold stains is terrible, especially when you need warmer clothes as the cold weather arrives.

The characteristic black spots appear because the fungus loves to feed on fabrics and fibers and easily proliferates in dark and stuffy environments, such as wardrobes. But don’t despair and throw away your clothes!

However, with the right techniques, equipment and preventative measures, you can ensure that your clothes remain flawless and ready to wear at any time. Check out the complete guide to removing mold stains prepared by Mueller:

What is mold?

Understand what mold is, the name given to aa collection of living microorganisms, is the first step to prevent it from staining your clothes again or damaging walls and wardrobes. In several species they usually appear in humid and suffocating environments in the form of black or green spots and always with a velvety appearance.

Several factors can cause the appearance of mold stains on fabrics, but the most common is that humidity. Older homes can concentrate moisture on walls and cabinets, causing this to spread between pieces. To avoid this, it is ideal always keep the house ventilated and never put clothes that are still damp or dirty in the wardrobe.

In addition to the discomfort that can permanently stain, it can cause mold allergic reactions and spreads easily to other clothing.

How to remove mold from different types of parts

The first step is to carefully analyze the clothes. If it appears that mold has been on your clothes for a long time, it is important to do so remove as soon as possibleotherwise it could permanently stain and corrode the fabric. When carrying out this check, it is recommended to enter them in a airy place, which helps with the withdrawal process. And there is no point in sanitizing clothes without taking care of the source of the discomfort: it is necessary clean the closet and nearby walls.

In addition to common washing, both in an automatic washing machine and in the washing machine – for the most extreme cases -, the use of home recipes for pre-washing simplifies the process. Check out the tips:

White parts

One of the simplest ways to eliminate a mold stain is when it is on a white object. Just prepare the mixture 1 gallon of bleach with 1 cup of sugar – agent that accelerates the process.

After dilution, apply over the entire area, wait for the stain to disappear and wash normally. But be careful! Bleach is only recommended for removing mold from white clothes due to its active chlorine composition capable of oxidizing a pigment.

Dark or colored clothes

In the case of colored or dark garments, another homemade recipe is effective: add ½ cup of white vinegar to 2 liters of water in a bucket, leaving the clothes to soak for about an hour. After this period, wash normally.

Stubborn stains

If the above recipes are not effective, the sodium bicarbonate he is a powerful ally. For each 1 liter of hot water, mix 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate and leave the clothes immersedremembering that the dosage is proportional and can depend on the extent of the stain on the clothing.

Children’s clothing

Due to the sensitivity of baby’s skin, any more aggressive product or method may cause allergies or irritation. Therefore, in addition to recommending washing them separately to reduce the risk of contamination, Mueller experts also recommend washing them more gently in case mold stains appear.

Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of alcohol vinegar on the mold area. After leaving it to act for a few minutes, leave the garment in hot water for 30 minutes and wash as normal.

Remove mold from leather clothing

Because they aren’t used as often, leather clothing is a common victim of mold. Because they are delicate and require special care, before applying any products, suggests Mueller brush with a soft bristle brush. Once this is done, it will be safer to follow the steps for the homemade mold extraction mixture.

For the procedure, moisten a wipe a cloth soaked in pure alcohol vinegar and wipe the area until completely clean. Only then use a 100% clean, dry cloth and then moisturize your skin so as not to damage or dry out your clothing.

For what, spread it over the entire piece and leave it to act for 15 minutes. With another cloth, wipe off the excess oil, leaving it ready for use.

Tanquinho as an ally

After manual washing and the removal, even partial, of the mold stains, the tanks come into play to complete the process. Promoting the cleaning of difficult stains without damaging them, it is equipped with a hydromassage washing mechanism: agitation allows the water and soap to penetrate deep into the fiber of the clothing, resulting in an even cleaner and stain-free garment.

The next step is to rely on the efficiency of Mueller spin dryers, which leave clothes virtually dry, with little time on the line to finish drying.

How to prevent mold from returning

There is no point in taking care of stains if you don’t dedicate yourself to eliminating mold once and for all. Therefore, in addition to opening the wardrobe doors to ventilate, it is essential that they the furniture is positioned at a minimum distance of 2 cm from the wall – this crack prevents the passage of moisture through the wall;

Never store wet or damp items

Special occasion clothes, such as party dresses, require placing them in a vacuum bag and, when possible, periodically exposing them to the sun;

The wardrobe must be cleaned every fortnight and, if the environment already suffers from humidity problems, purchasing anti-mold tablets, easily available in supermarkets, helps eliminate humidity and also perfumes the wardrobe.

Source: Terra

Ben

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