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Mildew

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Always read and follow the care instructions and any warnings on the clothing label.

 Care symbols on clothing labels


Mildew is a growing organism that must have warmth, darkness, and moisture to survive. Mildew actually eats cellulosic fibber and can also attack manufactured fibbers, causing permanent damage and weakening of fibbers and fabrics.

To treat mildew first carefully brush or shake off mildewed area.

Pre-treat the stains by rubbing the areas with a heavy-duty liquid detergent. Then launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric, using bleach safe for fabric. (Chlorine bleach is best if OK for the fabric)

Always check for colour-fastness before using bleach.

Let item dry in the sun.

Badly mildewed fabric may be damaged beyond repair. Old stains may respond to flushing with dry cleaning fluid. (Carefully read and follow the instructions on the product label)

 

 

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