MILDEW & CLOTHING

Sharon Stevens, University of Missouri-Columbia

Have you ever had a piece of clothing mildew and wondered what you should do with it?  Keep reading for some tips...

As soon as you find mildew, brush off the spots OUTDOORS. You don't want to spread the spores in the house! Sun and air the fabrics thoroughly.

Dryclean non-washable articles.

Mildew-stained washable articles should be washed immediately in soap or detergent and water. Rinse well and dry in the sun. If any stain remains, use lemon juice and salt or bleach. Be sure to test for colorfastness.