How do I get mildew out of clothes?
My friend went camping and it rained. They quickly packed and put the stuff in their stuffy garage. Everything mildewed and has spots. We’ve tried vinegar and Bakig soda a few times.
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White vinegar: This is an effective treatment that’s safe for many fabrics – you can either dilute the vinegar with water and then apply it directly to the stain, or add a cup to a bucket of water and soak the garment for a while.
Bleach: Bleach is a very powerful mold and mildew-killing agent, but be careful – it can fade colors and damage delicate fabrics. If this is still your preferred option, check the label for safety and dosage guidelines before following the steps below.
Borax: You can buy borax as a soluble powder or a detergent. Dilute it according to the instructions on the packaging and use it to pre-treat the stain.
Remember: Test any new products or remedies on a small, inconspicuous area of the fabric, and read both the product and garment care labels to make sure they’re a good match!
Wash at the highest temperature possible.
Mildew likes a little warmth, but usually can’t survive a very hot wash. Check your garment care label to find out what the maximum wash temperature is, and then pop it in the machine with a high-quality stain-removing detergent, like Persil liquid.
I use 1/2c of 20 Mule Team Laundry Borax in the wash, and 1/2c vinegar in the rinse. I would also spray the spots with Spray N Wash first.
Use laundry pretreat stain removers, like Resolve or spray an Wash. Wash with a little bleach, not enough to fade.
Oxyclean soak overnight. Then wash as normal. May have to wash twice.