I made drop cloth drapes for my gazebo and they immediately turned moldy. I washed and bleached to no avail. Thought maybe dye or paint?? Any suggestions

Hello I used Oxi clean type laundry powder -actually from the dollar store to get the mildew out of my life jackets that were stored in my shed, the humidity can be sneaky! I soaked the jackets in a large tote, the oxi was quite effective.

Borax and a vinegar rinse and hang to dry or lay on grass in direct sun. Protect with a wash in waterproof sealer or Thompson’s waterseal. You could also try peroxide and lemon juice and dry in a hot dryer.

Obviously a humid climate. Wash with vinegar to get rid of the mold. You might try scotchguarding them and see if that helps any. If you dye them that would look pretty, but not prevent mold.

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Mar 25, 2019

Obviously a humid climate. Wash with vinegar to get rid of the mold. You might try scotchguarding them and see if that helps any. If you dye them that would look pretty, but not prevent mold.

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- Tisha Vogell
  on Mar 25, 2019
  
  Thanks for your suggestions, I hadn’t thought about vinigar. T
  
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Raymond Murphy
on Mar 25, 2019

Borax and a vinegar rinse and hang to dry or lay on grass in direct sun. Protect with a wash in waterproof sealer or Thompson’s waterseal. You could also try peroxide and lemon juice and dry in a hot dryer.

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- Tisha Vogell
  on Mar 26, 2019
  
  Thanks for your suggestions.
  
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Vimarhonor
on Mar 26, 2019

Hello I used Oxi clean type laundry powder -actually from the dollar store to get the mildew out of my life jackets that were stored in my shed, the humidity can be sneaky! I soaked the jackets in a large tote, the oxi was quite effective.

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- Tisha Vogell
  on Mar 28, 2019
  
  I'll try it, nothing else seems to work. Thanks
  
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