Mould is a fungus that thrives on organic matter, and it appears in a wide variety of forms. Because moulds can form in a variety of environments, mould stains can pop up with irritating frequency, especially on your clothes. To remove mould, follow these steps:
Mould stains can form on clothes when splashed with food or wet, and then left in a warm, dark place (like a laundry hamper or wardrobe).
1. Brush any visible mould from clothing outdoors so the spores do not spread in your home. It is advised that you wear a protective face mask to avoid contamination. After you've brushed your clothes, let them sit in the sunshine so the heat of the sun can kill any remaining mould.
2. Presoak clothes that have stains in cold water, then wash in hot water with detergent and 3/4 cup of vinegar to kill mould growth and remove odours.. Allow the clothing to dry completely in the sun.
3. If stains presist, sponge the contaminated area with diluted chlorine bleach. Make sure the bleach that you use won't change the colour of the fabric. You can make a paste out of lemon juice & salt as an alternative to bleach. After 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly and launder as usual.
Move quickly. The faster you can find a mould contaminated item, the better. Mould becomes increasingly hard to remove and deal with as it grows and thrives.
Use a mould-killing spray to treat your closet, hamper or anywhere else your clothes got mouldy to prevent future growth.
Also, make sure you treat all clothing that has been in proximity to the mouldy garments.
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