How Do You Remove Mold & Mildew On A Vintage Wedding Gown?
Vintage wedding gowns are very special because of their often-intricate details, fine workmanship and one-of-a-kind style. But because of age and, sometimes, from improper storage or care a beautiful vintage wedding gown is marred by mold and mildew staining. Identify the staining as mildew. Mildew appears as a black, brown, or white spotting or staining (sometimes called “foxing,” and mistaken for rust) that is produced by mold growing on the surface of cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool or other materials. Moisture, warmth, low light and enclosed spaces provide the right environment for mold to grow and for mildew to develop. Along with causing spotting or staining, mildew often leaves a musty odor, changes the color of fabrics, and even damages the fibers of fabric, causing holes. To determine how to treat mildew on a vintage wedding garment, examine the fabric. Is it cotton, linen, silk, or wool, or another material, such as rayon, acrylic, or a blend of different fibers? Some fabric
