Comments on: How to Remove Mold and the Smell from Clothing http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:15:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kim http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54385 Kim Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:28:08 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54385 I just bought a beautiful jacket on ebay and it smells like mold/mildew. It's dog tooth pattern in green and black, so I can't actually see any mold. I can't put in in the washing machine. It's hanging by the open window to get direct sunlight. Is there anything else I can do? Will dry cleaning help? Thanks! I just bought a beautiful jacket on ebay and it smells like mold/mildew. It’s dog tooth pattern in green and black, so I can’t actually see any mold. I can’t put in in the washing machine. It’s hanging by the open window to get direct sunlight. Is there anything else I can do? Will dry cleaning help? Thanks!

]]> By: Carolyn LaMack http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54363 Carolyn LaMack Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:19:05 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54363 I was oing through an old footlocker that has been closed for 50 years in my basement. I found two great old smoking jackets. They are in perfect condition. The only problem is the musty smell. They are both velor and I am not sure if they can go through the washing machine. Any suggestions? I was oing through an old footlocker that has been closed for 50 years in my basement. I found two great old smoking jackets. They are in perfect condition. The only problem is the musty smell. They are both velor and I am not sure if they can go through the washing machine. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Raquel http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54336 Raquel Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:32:54 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54336 Airing clothing out in the sunlight isn't an option, as the winter here is damp, cold and overcast. What is the next best way to get get the mold off of clothes and prevent it from happening again? I've read about putting certain materials in the closet....any suggestions? Airing clothing out in the sunlight isn’t an option, as the winter here is damp, cold and overcast. What is the next best way to get get the mold off of clothes and prevent it from happening again? I’ve read about putting certain materials in the closet….any suggestions?

]]> By: Nina http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54322 Nina Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:35:43 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54322 Hi, I have a stroller (Quinny Buzz) that I left on my screened in porch. It must have gotten some snow on it some time ago and then that must have melted and low and behold...mold. The mold is on the shoulder straps and on the backside of the fabric (the underside that is strapped to the metal frame). It says it must be hand washed. I have sprayed distilled with vinager all over it and left it to dry on my radiator. I can tell that the black staining will not come off which I don't really care about as long as I can trust that the mold is dead. How do I know if I've really eliminated the mold if I still see the black spots? Is there some other solution I can spray/handwash it in to ensure that it is safe? Thanks, Nina Hi,

I have a stroller (Quinny Buzz) that I left on my screened in porch. It must have gotten some snow on it some time ago and then that must have melted and low and behold…mold. The mold is on the shoulder straps and on the backside of the fabric (the underside that is strapped to the metal frame). It says it must be hand washed. I have sprayed distilled with vinager all over it and left it to dry on my radiator. I can tell that the black staining will not come off which I don’t really care about as long as I can trust that the mold is dead. How do I know if I’ve really eliminated the mold if I still see the black spots? Is there some other solution I can spray/handwash it in to ensure that it is safe?

Thanks,
Nina

]]> By: Tanya http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54286 Tanya Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:40:36 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54286 We have just moved into a new house and have put all our baby clothes,beding, car seats,baby toys high chair (well everything a baby needs as we have due to have another baby this year),summer clothes, luggage, curtains u name itin the loft! After having some mould form around our windows and in built in cupboards we have just found that everything that is in the loft is covered in mould! Car seats and clothes have green black furry mould! Our loft isn't airing right and our landlord doesn't really care but since new baby is on the way after cleaning will the clothes etc be safe to use and really were do i start in cleaning it all and with what safe best way? We also live in the UK where there is not alot of sun either!! We have just moved into a new house and have put all our baby clothes,beding, car seats,baby toys high chair (well everything a baby needs as we have due to have another baby this year),summer clothes, luggage, curtains u name itin the loft! After having some mould form around our windows and in built in cupboards we have just found that everything that is in the loft is covered in mould! Car seats and clothes have green black furry mould! Our loft isn’t airing right and our landlord doesn’t really care but since new baby is on the way after cleaning will the clothes etc be safe to use and really were do i start in cleaning it all and with what safe best way? We also live in the UK where there is not alot of sun either!!

]]> By: Richard James http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54256 Richard James Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:34:36 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54256 That was grossest story Ive heard!! Pooh covered clothes sitting for three weeks! Throw it away lady! That was grossest story Ive heard!! Pooh covered clothes sitting for three weeks! Throw it away lady!

]]> By: Carolyn LaMack http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54224 Carolyn LaMack Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:31:14 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54224 How can I remove the musty smell from old photos. These pictures are from the thirties to the fifties. They have been in a foot locker in my fathers basement for about 50 years. We have had many floods in the basement, but the locker never got wet. Thank you for any help. How can I remove the musty smell from old photos. These pictures are from the thirties to the fifties. They have been in a foot locker in my fathers basement for about 50 years. We have had many floods in the basement, but the locker never got wet. Thank you for any help.

]]> By: Pam Bryant http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54112 Pam Bryant Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:46:21 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54112 I stored my daughter's baby clothes in a cedar closet. However, some of the clothes now have brown spots on them. Is this black mold? Are the clothes saveable or does the mold danger override trying to save the clothes? Thanks for your help! I stored my daughter’s baby clothes in a cedar closet. However, some of the clothes now have brown spots on them. Is this black mold? Are the clothes saveable or does the mold danger override trying to save the clothes?
Thanks for your help!

]]> By: Melanie http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54098 Melanie Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:12:36 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54098 Hi, My 5 year old brother recently threw up on a beautiful pair of trousers that i own and given the fact that we were at my grandparents they were taken off and placed in a plastic bag. I've just found them and now there seems to be white mold on them. I shoved them in the bath with lots of hot water and washing powder but i dont think it will do much good, should i just throw the trousers away? Hi, My 5 year old brother recently threw up on a beautiful pair of trousers that i own and given the fact that we were at my grandparents they were taken off and placed in a plastic bag. I’ve just found them and now there seems to be white mold on them. I shoved them in the bath with lots of hot water and washing powder but i dont think it will do much good, should i just throw the trousers away?

]]> By: paula http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/comment-page-2/#comment-54080 paula Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:00:26 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/how-to-remove-mold-and-the-smell-from-clothing/#comment-54080 Hi i have just got a prom dress for my daughter from china and it has arrived with a few mould spot and feel damp what can i do to get them removed please help! thank you xxxx Hi i have just got a prom dress for my daughter from china and it has arrived with a few mould spot and feel damp what can i do to get them removed please help!

thank you xxxx

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