How Do You Get Rid Of Mold In Towels And Clothing?
Tossing damp towels and clothing into a laundry hamper or beach bag might seem convenient at the moment, but it can lead to mold. Mold stains and scents can be difficult to remove from laundry unless you use the proper techniques. You don’t have to scrap your moldy towels and clothes in favor of buying new ones. There are simple ways to remove mold and mildew. Fill your washer with hot water, the appropriate amount of laundry detergent and one cup of bleach. Use chlorine bleach for whites and color-safe bleach for non-white towels and articles of clothing. Add the clothes or towels as the washer is filling with water (after you have added the detergent and bleach). Let the clothes or towels soak for 30 minutes before continuing the washing cycle. Remove the towels or clothes from the washer once they finish washing and place them in the dryer. Dry for 30 minutes on the hottest setting. The heat from the washing and the drying, combined with the bleach and detergent, should kill mold sp
