Kids took natural fiber rug outside while cleaning hardwood floors. Boom - Super thunderstorm. Next day rug is soaked, its not looking good at all. is there anything I can do to recover it? After a day or two in the sun trying to dry it out one spot near edge is beginning to grow mold. Can I save it?
2006-07-25 02:09:28 · 3 answers · asked by answers999 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
thoroughly mix one part liquid chlorine bleach with six parts water in a spray mist bottle. Test the mixture by spraying a little in a corner of the rug (not on the binding). If bleaching occurs, dilute the solution and re-test until it is safe to use.
Mist the solution lightly on the moldy area, using a soft brush to work it down into the weave to reach all the mold growth. After five or ten minutes rub the area with a clean, dry cloth. Repeat if necessary. When you are finished, be certain that the rug dries thoroughly within five or six hours, using a hair dryer on the damp spot if required.
2006-07-31 21:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
See if you can clean on both sides, get rid if the mold and hang it over a clothes line. You might need several clothes poles to support the weight, then pray for some dry weather until it is dry.
2006-07-25 09:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absorbent Pads, lots of air flow, and a little Lysol spray on moldy areas, great homemade mold killer,2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water. Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas.Do not rinse.
2006-07-27 04:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Namooni 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋