I have this white shirt that I love and of course it was exspensive. Well someone in my house threw soaked towel in the laundry on top of it. Not know that this happened basically all of my white grew little green dots of mold. I am not so much worried about the other stuff because no one will see the under garments but this one shirt I am worried about. I have already washed it twice with bleach, stain stick, spray and wash, oxy clean etc, but nothing has work. Now I have not put it through the dryer yet so I know I still have a chance. Any and all help would be appreciate. This is my favorite shirt and would rather not replace it if I don't have too. Thanks....
2007-03-31 06:20:57 · 9 answers · asked by Toni B 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If mold stains have already set in, there are a number of steps to follow. Ideally, the mold stains should be caught as soon as possible, before the organism has had a chance to dig in. Bring the mold stained clothing outside and brush it out, to prevent spores from spreading around your home. Clothing that has been stored in proximity to the mold stained clothing should also be taken out and aired, and wiping down the shelf, drawer, or closet where the clothing was kept with a mild bleach solution will kill any spores floating in that environment.
The next step is to leave the clothing in the sun to dry out, because heat and sunlight kill many varieties of mold. Hang the clothing from a clothes line so that it remains well ventilated and the sunlight falls evenly across most of the garment. Mold stains will likely still remain, because fungus discolors fabric.
Presoak the mold stains in cold water, and then wash hot or warm with detergent. Check the garment before putting it in the dryer to make sure that the mold stains are gone, and wash it again if necessary. Drying the garment in the sun to kill any remaining spores is advised. If the mold stains persist, blot the area with a mild bleach solution, if possible, and launder it again. For colored fabrics, use a lemon juice and salt solution and rinse with cold water immediately.
2007-03-31 06:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would put on each stain salt and fresh lemon juice, than hang it up where the sunlight reflects directly. Repeat as needed until stains are out. Finally, wash it as normal and air dry to make sure all stains have vanished. Patience and perseverance is needed with this salt and lemon solution.
Remember: Once put on dryer stains will settle.
2007-04-07 19:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try applying peroxide full strength and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing. After washing Rinse in 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 4 cups of water . and see if that helps you.
2007-04-07 00:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First hang your shirt out in the sunlight ,the sun will kill the mould or mildew , then add fresh lemon juice leave to dry in then wash on a 40ºc and this should do the trick
2007-03-31 13:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, talk about stubborn mold!
Have you tried soaking it with Resolve, and letting it sit for a while before you wash it?
Good luck!
2007-03-31 13:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash again with 2 cups of bleach to one load of clothes
2007-04-05 23:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any product that you can buy that's used to remove mold & mildew from tile/grout/showers should do the trick. I used Tilex on fabric boat cushions.
2007-04-04 11:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spray it with Comet bathroom cleaner, let it set & wash.
2007-04-06 16:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should just put it in the bin and buy a new one
2007-04-07 06:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by tina l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋