How to get mold out of clothes
Don't panic just yet. Vinegar makes a great mold remover! Follow along to remove mold from your clothing safely and effectively without any special supplies!
Ingredients
- scrub brush or an old toothbrush
- vinegar
- laundry detergent
- a pail for soaking
Instructions
- Pre-soak the item of clothing in a gallon of water and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar.
- After about 15-30 minutes of soak time, you can ring it dry before scrubbing at the moldy spot with a scrub brush.
- Wash on a hot cycle using your normal amount of laundry detergent, but also add 2 cups of vinegar directly to the washer.
- Hang in the sun to dry before inspecting to see if any mold remains. You can also smell the area, and if any musty smells remain, repeat the first three steps.
- Tip! Do not run the clothing through the dryer, or you chance setting the stain onto the clothing.
Notes
If there are still mold stains on your clothes after the first wash cycle, try spot-treating the area with liquid laundry detergent. Let it soak for 10-20 minutes before washing it a second time on a hot cycle.
Check the label on the clothing before treating mold, and always test a small inconspicuous area before spot-treating any stains.