How to wash the mold in a stroller?

The appearance of mildew on transport materials of a child is a very common problem, as it is often stored in dark and poorly ventilated rooms. Therefore, each hostess should have information on what to wash the mold on the stroller quickly and without damaging the tissues.

Important! If the mattress for the stroller is the main focus of mold spread, then it is best to discard it, since it is simply impossible to remove the fungus from porous products. If you leave the problem on its own, you will constantly observe the process of flowering and spreading mold to other parts of the stroller.

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What is mold?

Before we start discussing cleaning methods, we'll look at what mold is and how it harms itself.

Mold is a fungal microorganism that appeared on our planet long before the appearance of a human being on it. It has the properties of rapid reproduction and great vitality. Increased humidity, poor access to fresh air - the most optimal habitat and reproduction of the fungus. Mold spores are capable of producing toxins, and due to natural air currents they are spread over fairly long distances.

Important! In the air of any room live mold spores .

Twisted in the air, fungus spores strike almost all objects. The mold responds well to frost, it freezes for a time of great colds, and when the temperature rises, it begins to actively form spores. As for high temperatures, they have a harmful effect on the fungus.

Important! You should know that some types of mold can be completely destroyed only by exposure to it with a 100-degree temperature for several hours.

In poorly ventilated or completely sealed rooms, the concentration of microspores of mold fungus is so great that the filters of our body do not cope with breathing. Due to this, toxic microorganisms settle in the lungs, penetrate deeply into the lung tissue. The greatest danger to the human body is black mold.

Important! Scientists have proved that some types of mold can cause the following disorders of human health:

• Allergies, often turning into asthma.
• Diathesis in young children.
• Oncological diseases.
• Frequent migraines.
• Otitis.
• Bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
• Cardiovascular diseases.
• Rhinitis.
• Mycotoxicosis.

Often doctors make a helpless gesture, not understanding where the diseases came from in a person who was completely healthy earlier. Everything is at once very simple, and very difficult - the air we breathe.

The organism of a young child is weak, susceptible to various kinds of irritants. Therefore, parents need to know how to wash mold from a stroller. Even small spots can hurt your baby. Do not run the problem, do not leave it unsolved!

Important! The longer the fabric is exposed to dampness, the deeper the mold fungus penetrates and the more difficult it will be to remove.

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How to remove mold from the fabric of a baby stroller?

Do not rush to resort to the most drastic measures and throw out a thing. It may still be useful to you, because even the mold can be washed from the tissues. How to do it? The options are in fact quite a few:

• Household chemicals.
• Folk remedies.
• Dry cleaning.

Important! Do not use chlorine and ammonia at the same time to wash the mold in the stroller. The chemical reaction that occurs as a result of this will cause the release of toxic substances with a stable formula, which are very dangerous for human health, especially children.

Let's consider all of them in more detail.

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How to remove mold from the fabric of a baby stroller using household chemicals?

Modern stores provide a great choice - both aggressive and not very means for washing and cleaning.

Important! Carrying out treatment of tissue damaged by fungus with household chemicals, rubber gloves and a respirator should be used to protect them from harmful fumes. It is best to make such treatment in the fresh air.

White

This tool is available in almost every home. It not only helps to impart a white color to the washed goods, but also is an excellent disinfectant of various surfaces and materials.

Important! If after treatment the mold does not begin to depart, it is advisable to soak the cloth for the night, and in the morning to brush the remains of the fungus with a brush.

To correctly and completely wash the mold in the stroller:

• For delicate fabrics, strollers, such as airing inserts, prepare a solution of 1 part whiteness and 10 parts water.
• The bolone or nylon fabric is treated with a solution of water with whiteness, made taking into account the proportion 1: 1.

Important! Since whiteness is quite aggressive, it should be used very carefully. Try the prepared solution on the closed, invisible stretch of the stroller's fabric. If the color begins to fade, it is better not to use this tool, so as not to spoil the carriage completely.

Domestos

This product also includes whiteness, but already combined with other components:

1. Spray by industrial spray on problem areas.
2. Leave it for a while.
3. After this, rub with a brush and rinse with water.
4. If the mold is deeply ingested in the fabric, then soaking can not be avoided.

Important! Also well-known about themselves in the fight against mold were the following household products: Silit Bank, Tilex, Pufas comet and Anti-stain. Follow the instructions on the packaging of the purchased product, and you are most likely to get rid of the unpleasant phenomenon.

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How to get mold from a stroller at home?- Folk methods

There are many folk ways to wash mold from a stroller. The most effective of them are as follows.

Turpentine, soda and hydrogen peroxide:

1. Affected area of ​​tissue generously treated with turpentine and leave for at least 30 minutes.
2. After half an hour, when the liquid has penetrated all layers of the fabric, pour into the stains the usual table soda and carefully rub it into the fabric. Use a clean sponge for deeper rubbing.
3. Mix a small amount of washing powder and hydrogen peroxide in a bowl. The consistency of the mixture should resemble wet sand. Scrunch the mashed potatoes of the baby stroller and leave for an hour.
4. If it is possible to rinse in a washing machine, use it.

Important! Pre-deactivate the spin function in the washing machine, as it can damage the shape of the wheelchairs.

1. If rinsing is possible only by hand, then prepare the last rinse for vinegar. To do this, dilute 1 liter of warm water and 1 tablespoon of 9% vinegar.

Important! After rinsing, leave the cloth to dry out in the fresh air. For complete removal of odors and good drying, 2-3 days of outdoor use will be required.

Manganese

If the damaged stroller fabric is rough and has a dark color, then you can try to remove stains of mold with the help of potassium permanganate - it effectively kills the fungus. The application has the following algorithm:

1. Several crystals of potassium permanganate are diluted in warm water.
2. After several layers of bandage, strain the mixture to remove particles that have not dissolved.
3. Treat the treated solution and leave the whole surface of the stroller for 30-60 minutes.
4. After waiting for the required time, thoroughly wash and dry all the wheelchairs.

Hydrogen peroxide

To wash mold on a lightweight fabric carriage, hydrogen peroxide is best suited. Use it in this situation as follows:

1. Pour the stain with peroxide and leave for 20-30 minutes.
2. After waiting for the time, wash the cloth in the usual way.

Household soap, soda and salt

Brown soap has a large amount of alkali in its composition. This is what makes it effective in fighting mold:

1. To make it easier to apply soap to stilts, it is best to prepare a soap gel. To do this, grate half a bar on a grater and fill with hot water. The consistency of the gel should resemble sour cream.
2. For best effect, add baking soda and table salt to the mixture. Such components will help to quickly cope with the fungus and eliminate the unpleasant odor from the stroller.
3. Prepared gel put on fabric and leave for 1-2 hours.
4. Rinse thoroughly in clean water and dry the cloth.
5. After drying, vacuum clean the covers to remove the remaining soda and salt from the fibers of the material.

Chalk

This method is suitable for those areas that are inconvenient to wet and wash:

1. Chop the white chalk to make flour.
2. Put white sand on a damp cloth and place such a compress on the mold stain on the stroller's fabric.
3. Cover the compress on top of the newspaper and iron several times with an iron. Such actions will help absorb the fungus and remove it.

Whey whey

1. Dampen excessively moldy areas of stroller covers and leave for half an hour for better penetration of serum and exposure to fungus.
2. Use a washing detergent to wash fabrics.

Onion juice

If the areas with mold are small, you can try to remove the fungus with the juice from the onion:

1. Take 2-3 bulbs and pass them through the meat grinder. You can also beat them with a blender, the main thing is to chop the onion so that it is convenient to squeeze out the juice from it.
2. Through the cheesecloth, wring out the juice.
3. All mold stains are treated with the resulting liquid and leave for 30 minutes.
4. Wash all the treated places of the stroller in your usual way and dry them thoroughly.

Boron solution

To cope with fungal microorganisms and wash the mold on the stroller for the first time, you can use a borax solution:

1. Prepare the solution with the calculation of 100 grams of borax per liter of warm water.
2. Treat it with damaged matter and leave it for a while for action.
3. Carefully wash the stilts.

Important! Washing of fabrics for fixing the result should be done in water with a temperature of about 90 degrees. This temperature will help to finally get rid of the colonies of microorganisms.

Dry Cleaning

The easiest and fastest way to get rid of moldy spots on the stroller covers is dry cleaning. The very next day after putting the wheelchair in a dry cleaner you will pick it up fresh and clean.

Important! The only significant drawback of this method is its cost. So if you want to save money, use one of the methods described above.

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How to prevent the appearance of mold in the stroller?

As you know, the problem is always easier to prevent than to fight it later. Therefore, it is worthwhile to listen to the following recommendations and properly take care of children's transport, than to wash the mold from the stroller:

• A dirty and wet stroller, for example, after walking in the rain, can not be stored. Remains of moisture, dirt and food on the fabric are an ideal environment for the habitat spores mold fungus.
• It is strongly recommended not to store the wheelchair in a room with high humidity and poor access to fresh air.
• If there are no other variants of child transport storage areas, before placing the wheelchair in the basement, on the balcony or in the garage, it is necessary to process the covers with soda solution, wipe with vinegar and carefully dry them afterwards.

Mold on stroller fabrics is a very undesirable phenomenon, as it can harm a baby's health. Therefore, it is worthwhile to carefully monitor the condition of wheelchairs and remove even the smallest mold spots.