Excessive amount of dampness and poor ventilation cause the appearance of pathological microflora. And the problem is not only how to get rid of the smell of mold on clothes, but also in eliminating the causes of its appearance.
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The most common problem occurs when there is insufficient drying of clothes, dampness in the room at the wardrobe or the appearance of mold in the washing machine.
- To ensure that the laundry is dried to the required level, good ventilation and no dampness are required in drying. Examine the room - perhaps the mold has settled on walls, ropes or other objects. You need to get rid of special means designed for this. Even better - to dry clothes in the sun or frost. All possible bacteria and microbes die under the ultraviolet and the action of low temperatures.
- If the pathological microflora has reached the wall behind the cabinet, it is likely that it will appear inside. If the clothes are folded wet, then the problem is only inside. It is necessary to unload all things for processing, and the cabinet itself should be dealt with separately: wash it with a special detergent or diluted in half with a solution of water and vinegar, and dry with damp.
- The washing machine can be contaminated if you leave laundry in a warm room for the night: after only two hours, the clothes will be locked in a warm and moist enclosed space. The same story, if suddenly the water is gone, and take out the contents will be an opportunity in a day or two. In this case, you can get rid of the dispute by rinsing the machine with the addition of vinegar or bleach. It is important not to confuse them with each other. In addition, after washing, it is desirable to leave the doors open so that the inner surface remains dry.
After that you can be sure that things will smell fresh and clean.
Can I wash? Forward!
Remove the smell of mold on clothes when washing and proper subsequent drying. Different clothes are processed in different ways.
Extreme processing
- Digestion .Most of the towels, rugs and bed linen can be boiled. This is a reliable way to ruin the controversy and refresh the smell even in neglected cases. Things are stacked in the pan. The other is boiling water. Infected tissue is poured hot boiling water, mixed and infused for 5 minutes. After that things are sent to the washing machine, and the usual washing follows.
- Whitening .The procedure does not fit all clothing( you can check on the labels).Carried out in a well ventilated room. For 4.5 liters of water you need to take ½ cup of bleaching agent, put in the badly smelling things for 10-15 minutes. Next - normal washing and drying. For safety, get things in rubber gloves.
- Treatment with ammonia .The substance is dangerous to humans, so it can only be used in rooms with good ventilation, without mixing anything. It should not get on the skin, use gloves, work neatly.1 glass of ammonia is poured into the washing machine and the first cycle is started. Then follows the second cycle with a detergent. Dry preferably in the open air.
Advice
Do not mix ammonia with powder, as a result of this, a gas that is hazardous to health is produced. The same goes for bleach.
If things can not be seriously exposed to different chemicals, but can be washed, simple, habitual substances from kitchen shelves are used. For the first wash cycle, you can add borax, vinegar or soda. If the smell is strongly musty, you can add both soda and vinegar at the same time. The second cycle - with the usual powder. Further drying in the open air, preferably under the sun or in the wind. Measures did not help completely? You should repeat them.
The most difficult case is dry cleaning. If you can not erase, you can use some active substances.
- Cleaning concentrates .They are sold together with household chemicals. A measuring cup is poured into a spray bottle and sprayed with problematic items. It should be ensured that too much liquid is not wasted: clothes should not get wet. After this, it must be dried in the sun or in the wind.
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Especially careful to be with things that are completely or partially made of leather and suede.
- Vodka .It can replace expensive cleaners. You just need to fill it in a bottle with a spray, treat it with clothes and leave it to be ventilated in the sun from dampness and the remnants of strange flavors. If you can not remove the smell, then at least it will weaken.
- Soda .It can be used not only as a detergent, but also as a cleaning powder. The product is spread on the table, sprinkled with soda from all sides and left for several hours, and better - for the whole night. In the morning clothes are hung in the street, soda is thoroughly cleaned with a brush. The day is left for ventilation. In the event that a thing is very expensive for you, you can remove the problem by not sprinkling it directly, and placing it in a cellophane bag with an open soda pack. The action will be weaker, but definitely harmless.
If the required result is not achieved or if things are extremely delicate, consult a dry cleaning service. In addition to specialized chemical components and equipment, carbon dioxide is also used in liquid form. These substances will help remove the unpleasant odor, carefully preserving the structure and color of the tissue.
But the best remedy for the problem is prevention. Absence of dampness, normally adjusted ventilation, high-quality drying after washing and proper care of the washing machine are reliable and simple methods that will help to maintain a neat appearance and pleasant smell of your clothes.
