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Removing mold stains from clean laundry is no easy task! After putting your clothes, sheets, towels, duvets or rags in the washing machine, you notice that mold creates stains that are difficult to remove. In reality, these stubborn stains appear when your laundry is exposed to moisture for a long time. But to remove a mold stain, two basic ingredients are enough: bleach and sugar.
If you sweat too much or if clean laundry sits in the washing machine for hours before you deign to take it out, there’s a risk of mold stains appearing and destroying your fabrics. Here is a simple tip that will help you remove stubborn mold stains from clothes and rags.
Traces of mold
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Traces of mold – Source: spm
How to remove mold stains with bleach and sugar?
It is commonly accepted that bleach has multiple uses in the home. An exceptional cleaner, this product whitens clothes and works effectively against the most stubborn stains such as ink, grease, urine or rust stains. As for sugar, some believe that its abrasive consistency would be effective in removing mold from textile fibers. To prepare your stain remover product, simply follow the instructions:
ingredients
100 ml of bleach
3 tablespoons of sugar
Preparation
Dilute the sugar in the bleach until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Pour the solution into a bottle equipped with a spray
Spray the mixture on the mold stains
Leave the product to act for 1 hour
Clean the laundry with your usual detergent
Rinse with cold water and leave to air dry
Precautions
Do not use this solution on colored or delicate fabrics like silk.
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Other tips for cleaning a mold stain
Some tips may prove useful to eliminate mold stains:
Baking Soda
Very effective for cleaning a stubborn stain, baking soda is actually a multifunctional product. This great detergent also helps eliminate bad odors and whiten laundry. To use it, mix 1 glass of vinegar and a glass of baking soda. Apply the mixture to the stained area and leave it for a few minutes. Then, scrub with a used toothbrush to remove all stains, then clean with your usual cleaner.
White Vinegar
Like baking soda, vinegar does a great job of removing stains and odors. Pour one cup of white vinegar per liter of water into a bowl. Next, simply soak your clothes in the container and wait an hour before putting them in the washing machine.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, also called hydrogen peroxide, is a great alternative for cleaning stained laundry. After dabbing the stains with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide, run a regular wash cycle to have the laundry clean as new.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is a grandmother’s remedy that has antibacterial, sanitizing and antiseptic properties. To remove mold stains, simply mix lemon juice and salt and pour the mixture onto the stains. Let the product work and then clean your laundry as usual.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste has surprising virtues. To remove mold stains from fabrics, mix toothpaste and baking powder. Apply the product to the stain and scrub with a toothbrush to thoroughly penetrate the solution. Let it rest for 30 minutes and then wash the laundry in the washing machine.
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