Any suggestions of how to rid colored fabric of mildew?

Question

I left my son's stroller outside and it evidentally drew dampness because the fabric is now coated with black mildew. I've sprayed it with white vinegar, Lysol spray, soaked it in bleach water, etc. Nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

First, remove the fabric from the stroller frame.
Rub a liquid detergent into it with a soft bristle brush, then put it into the bathtub and run hot water to rinse.
(scrub more while you do this)
Next, lay it in the sun to dry.( the sun will help bleach out the mildew stains)
If they are still there after a day or two, apply fresh lemon juice and continue to lay in the sun.(direct sunlight)
Be sure and bring it in at night, the dampness will create more mildew.
Repeat this until it is gone. don't put it in the dryer, this will set the stains for life.
Don't use anymore chlorine bleach, this will cause damage to the fabric.
The same method will work with any clothing also. As long as it has never been in the dryer.

Answer 2

Introduction
Mildew is mold - a living organism that thrives in warm, humid environments. If your clothes become mildewy, your best bet is to act right away. The longer it stays on the fabric, the more time mildew has to weaken or even rot your clothes.

1- Take the mildewy clothing outside and brush off any loose mold growth. (You don't want those spores floating around your house.)

2- Leave fabric in the sun to dry out - heat and sun kill mildew.

3- Presoak remaining stains in cold water, then wash in hot water with detergent. Allow to dry in the sun.

4- If stains still persist, sponge the area with diluted chlorine bleach (use 2 tbsp. bleach to 1 qt. water). After about 10 minutes, rinse.

5- Launder as usual, rinse and allow to dry in the sun.

Tips & Warnings
Take nonwashable clothing to the drycleaner and identify the stain.
Chlorine bleach will damage or ruin silk, wool, nylon or Spandex.

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Answer 3

I wouldn't want my son anywhere near the mildewed fabric! Try lemon juice and salt, though it sounds like this is a lost cause.

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