One way mold can grow on your clothes is if you leave it wet too long, but if you have mold growing in your place and your clothes are infected as a result contact a specialist as soon as possible! You may have expensive or your favorites that have mold growth on them that you don’t want to just throw out. Luckily, any garment or fabric that isn’t already discolored or deteriorated can be completely restored. Clothes with mold growth on them can be cleaned as long as the fabric can be washed. Follow some of these options below to find the best solution to restore your clothes from mold!
Vinegar: Use vinegar to remove the smell of mold since mold tends to have a unpleasant odor. Wash your moldy clothes with ¾ cup of white vinegar and continue this process until the smell and mold are gone.
Bleach: Bleach might not work on removing mold on household items however it’s great for washing clothes with mold growth. Make sure to read any bleach warnings on your clothes before adding it to the wash.
Lemon Juice: Apply lemon juice directly on your clothes to remove the mold stain. To make this method even more effective add salt to the mold stain.
Mold Killing Detergent: Washing detergents that specifically remove mold from clothes are available. Do some research and find the best option for you.
Mold causes deterioration in your clothes so the longer mold is on your clothes, the more difficult it will be to remove and clean! Be sure to use our tips as soon as you spot mold growth on your garments and contact DCM Environmental Testing to inspection the rest of your home for mold. Contact us at 617-481-5782 or use our contact form for more inquires about our mold inspection services.
