Have a very old wool rug that has the smell of mildew. Can I get rid of the odor?
2006-09-21 16:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by k9wagon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
mix a solution of mild bleach and spray it it will kill the mildew and the smell with it. lysol does ok for the airborn particles but use a fan to bring in fresh air while you're doing this.
2006-09-22 01:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really hard (if not impossible) to get mildew & it's odor out of fabric.
When we were young, our mother would sprinkle clothes she planned to iron and put them all into a plastic bag. One time, she forgot. The clothes developed mildew. No matter how many times they were washed, hung on the line, starched and ironed afterwards, I remember that dress always had stinky sleeves.
I would try that enzyme for pet odor Kim recommends. It might be stronger. Check to see if it is OK for wool yarn. Handle the rug gently because wool tends to becomes more fragile when wet. That is why Woolite soap was invented.
2006-09-21 19:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First vacuum any loose debris-
then mix one part vinegar to 3 parts water and put in spray bottle.
Spray onto rug and let dry.
If this does not completely get the odor out repeat.
Wait till it dries, then cover carpet in baking soda to help absorb any residual odors.
You can also try an enzyme cleaner such as for cleaning pet mess (I think "OUT! stain and odor" is the best) You can spray/pour it on, let dry and everything is perfect again
2006-09-21 16:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by kim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make this very light maybe more water that normal, careful of the rug it might ruin it , spray on back side
lowe's
homedepot
simple green , bleach and water
1pt simple green
1pt bleach
2 pts water
spray and let is sit 10-15 minute and rinse
you can do the whole outside if you want
stay aqay from under the drippings will eat you clothes
2006-09-24 16:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the rug with some bleach in the rinse water. Dry outside in the sun.
2006-09-24 07:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar & water mix 4cof hot water & 2Tbsp of vinegar put it in a spray bottle & spray it or put it in your washing machine & let it soak use 1c of vinegar let sit an hour then add your regular detergent & fabric softener the smell will be gone.Good Luck
2006-09-21 16:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spray it with Febreeze
2006-09-21 16:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋