white vinegar is the choice.<\/a> It\u2019s safer than bleach on your clothes and for your health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nDistilled white vinegar has been proven to be effective against 80% of mold species so be pretty certain you\u2019ll have a good result when you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the size of the stain or mold infestation, you may or may not have to use strong concentration vinegar. If you have a few spots of mold growth, create a slightly diluted solution of vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray directly on the affected spots and let\u2019s sit for sometime. Rinse and repeat if necessary. Let it dry and you should have perfectly clean clothes free from mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When things are a bit more pronounced on the clothes, then you want to create a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar and then soak the clothes in the solution overnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Launder the clothes the next day using heavy duty detergent and the longest and heaviest settings of your machine if the cloth permits. You should have a cloth free from mold afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lemon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As lemon is acidic, it also has the property to destroy mold. You can use lemon directly on your clothes but make sure to perform a spot test to be sure that no damage will occur to the fibers or the colors on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use lemon for mold, add \u00bd cups to the wash cycle. Feel free to repeat the process all over again if you find spots on the clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baking Soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Baking soda not only has the ability to remove mold on clothes, but can even remove smell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you\u2019re using fresh baking soda for the purpose as aged baking soda won’t come close to the effectiveness of a fresh product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So how do you know your baking soda is still fresh? Add a drop of white vinegar to the baking soda and if it sizzles well, it\u2019s fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now let\u2019s use the baking soda to achieve some mold removal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make a paste of it and add it directly to the affected spots, let sit for some time, until almost dried, then scrub lightly for some time and wash off. Repeat the step all over again if there is the need to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another way of applying baking soda is as a solution. Create a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda and two cups of water, then spray directly to the affected spots. Let sit for a minute or two, then scrub using a soft brush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repeat the spraying and scrubbing as much as possible until mold spots aren’t visible (make sure to do the same to the underside of the cloth since mold grow roots too!). Rinse and dry after that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An easy alternative to all these is to simply add half cup of baking soda to the wash cycle and do the same in the rinse cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to prevent mold from growing on clothes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As far as preventing mold growth on cloth is concerned, eliminating moisture in storage is key. When you eliminate moisture from clothes before dumping them in the bin, or keep clothes away from moisture during storage, then you have solved the puzzle of keeping clothes mold free already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find and identify moisture problems in storage and make sure to fix it yourself or bring in a professional to tackle the problem. You can also use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity to less than 50%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mold growth on clothes can be dangerous depending on the degree of mold infestation as well as the species of mold you have growing on the clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mold is known to cause respiratory problems as well as trigger allergic reactions in people. That\u2019s why mold growth on your clothes is a serious problem, and if you\u2019re going to be tackling it, then you must do so strategically, and with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wear protection as always, and treat using bleach, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or baking soda. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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