How do I remove mold and mildew from clothes esp cotton?
Removing mildew stains from clothes: Begin by brushing of mold outdoors so you don’t scatter mildew spores in the house. On washable fabrics, pretreat by rubbing detergent into the dampened stain. Then, launder the items in hot water, detergent and chlorine bleach, if it is safe for the fabric. If the stain remains, sponge it with hydrogen peroxide, rinse and launder. If the item isn’t bleach-safe, soak it in an oxygen bleach that is safe for colors, then wash it. Take non-washable fabrics to the dry cleaner and tell them what the stain is.
Carbona Stain Devils #8 for Fruit and Red Wine also removes mold and mildew from fabric. I had great success using this after a similar incident and was able to salvage everything with no remaining stains or odor. You can find them at most of your local grocery stores, but not Wal-Mart for some reason. Good luck!
