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Here are a couple of ways on how you can easily, safely and quickly take off molds that are growing in your clothes and get rid off that smell at the same time.
Vinegar
A very unusual approach would to use vinegar in removing mold stains and its smell. Vinegar is very useful and effective in taking of mold smell from clothes. Add three fourths cup white vinegar to a load of wash. The vinegar will remove any smell and molds from your clothes. Repeat this process until all traces of molds and its smell is gone. Use detergent afterwards to thoroughly clean your clothes. What’s so interesting about this process is that vinegar itself is made through fermentation with the help a certain mold.
Old fashion cleaning
1. Take the clothes that have molds outside and one by one, brush off any loose mold growth. By doing this outside you prevent mold spores from spreading inside the house. Always remember to wear a protective mask and gloves when cleaning out mold contamination.
2. After brushing, leave the clothing out in the sun to dry. The heat and sun will kill what’s left of the mold in your clothes.
3. Presoak remaining clothes that have stains in cold water, then wash in hot water with detergent. Allow to dry in the sun.
4. In the event that the stains persist, sponge the contaminated area with diluted chlorine bleach, you can use 2 tbsp. bleach to 1 qt. water. Make sure that the bleach that you use won’t change the color of the fabric. You can use lemon juice and salt solution as an alternative for bleach if treating colored fabrics. After about 10 minutes, rinse.
5. Launder as usual, rinse and allow to dry in the sun. Remember to fully dry the clothes that you have disinfected to make sure that mold doesn’t grow back. Spray a bit of fungicide spray to completely remove mold odor from your clothes, and ensure that it won’t grow back the next day.
Use of “Mildicide”
Mildicides is a new term or name given to products that are used to deal with mold or mildew contamination. Remember that if you choose to use mildicides to remove mold and its odor from your clothes, always read the label on how it should be used. Mildicides are still chemicals that may be harmful to your health if not used properly.
In the even that all the clothing and fabrics in your closet appear to be affected with molds, Fog the entire closet with your chosen mildicide. Do the same for clothing that has been long in storage, and to prevent mold or other odors from transferring to your present garments. It is advised that you do not remove any clothing for in performing this application, especially if the odor emanates strongly. Spray the baseboards and every corner of the closet when you remove garments and clothing. If a vent is present in the room where you’ll be performing the clean-up, it is strongly advised to spray into the vent as well. After fogging, close the door, and allow the mildicide to penetrate into the entire room for at least 10 minutes. Dry area quickly with a fan or wipe walls and flooring of all remaining moisture.
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