{"id":4014,"date":"2020-06-03T09:33:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T09:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/stevens-point-wi-puroclean-restoration-professionals\/blog\/how-to-remove-mold-stains-from-clothes-and-fabric-2\/?lang=en"},"modified":"2020-06-03T09:33:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T09:33:59","slug":"6-steps-to-remove-mold-stains-from-clothes-and-fabric","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/stevens-point-wi-puroclean-restoration-professionals\/blog\/6-steps-to-remove-mold-stains-from-clothes-and-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Remove Mold Stains from Clothes and Fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Damp clothes or fabrics can easily be infested with mold if they\u2019re not dried in time. If you\u2019re in this situation, there\u2019s hope! You can still save your moldy garments if the mold has only left a few spots. Here are the 6 steps PuroClean recommends in removing stains form clothes and fabric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6 Steps to Remove Mold Stains from Clothes and Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1 Read the label<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions about the suggested water temperature for washing and how the clothing items should be dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2 Scrub off the mold stain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apply a mold stain remover, such as household soap, white vinegar or bleach, and use a toothbrush to brush off the surface mold. Be gentle and try not to damage the fabric in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3 Pre-soak the fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since mold stains are hard to remove, you should also pre-soak your stained garment before washing it. Saturate it for one hour in a commercial pre-soak product or in a bucket of water with one cup of white vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4 Wash your clothes in hot water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Besides being effective at removing bacteria and allergens, hot water also kills mold spores better. Of course, don\u2019t surpass the maximum recommended water temperature to wash your clothing. If you have materials that can\u2019t be washed, take them to the dry cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5 Use a mold killing solution in the washer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vinegar<\/strong> \u2013 Add one or two cups of vinegar per cycle along with normal detergent to kill any moldy smells and brighten your white fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Borax<\/strong> \u2013 You can also use borax in a regular washing cycle, but only with organic fabrics like cotton and linen. Dissolve half a cup of borax in hot water and add it into the machine once it has filled with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleach<\/strong> \u2013 This substance can kill mold in fabrics, but it can fade colors. So, make sure to spot-test first and read the label. Some labels say, \u201cno chlorine bleach\u201d. Once you know your clothes won\u2019t be damaged, wash them with normal detergent and one cup of bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6 After washing your clothes, hang-dry them in the sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunlight has a natural bleaching effect and also helps to kill mold spores in the fabric. Avoid using the clothes dryer as heat from this machine can make spots visible and difficult to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If mold stains persist\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve followed the above steps and the mold stains persist, repeat the whole process. Alternatively, dye your garment a darker color \u2013 this may cover the stain for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For mold cleanup services, contact the PuroClean professionals!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mold can also grow on other textile items in your home, such as upholstery and carpet. However, dealing with mold on these items \u2013 IF they can be salvaged \u2013 is a more difficult and time-consuming job. Call Stevens Point PuroClean for mold removal services<\/a> 715-321-2526<\/a>. We can properly remove mold on upholstery, mattresses, rugs, and carpet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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