M.P. asks from Malvern, PA on December 08, 2008
How Do I Get Mold/mildew Out of Baby Clothes
Sometimes when cleaning up the house I round up bibs, socks, etc. that the baby used. Sometimes the bibs still had leftover food, oatmeal, yogurt,etc. on them. These were tossed into the hamper and left for a few days. When I did the laundry I noticed little black spots (mold? mildew?). How do I remove them? I tried oxy-fresh, hot water soak, scrubbing, etc. Any ideas ladies? Thanks!
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L.S. answers from Lancaster on December 09, 2008
For a non chemical alternative, try soaking in the washer in hot water with white vinegar and a few drops of grapefruit seed extract.
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D.P. answers from Pittsburgh on December 08, 2008
I've never had that happen my my grammy used to swear by Lestoil on all tough laundry stains.
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L.S. answers from Lancaster on December 09, 2008
For a non chemical alternative, try soaking in the washer in hot water with white vinegar and a few drops of grapefruit seed extract.
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C.L. answers from Philadelphia on December 09, 2008
The same thing happened to me, and I finally soaked them in Oxi-clean. I literally let the washcloths soak for days and eventually the little black spots came out.
L.V. answers from Pittsburgh on December 09, 2008
dreft makes a really good stain spray. I use it on my baby's clothes, bibs etc all the time. It is able to take out almost anything. It works so well I use it on my clothes too. only 3-4 times have I had somehting not come out with it on first wash. I buy it at Walmart. Sometimes it is in the laundry section, sometimes the baby section so check both. It is in a container like spray and wash.
D.W. answers from Philadelphia on December 09, 2008
try regular original blue dawn. i have gotten some good grease stains and other stains out of clothes by using it. put it on the clothes and let is sit for at least 30 minutes and wash the clothes again. try some baking soda in the washing machine also or some oxy clean. good luck.
B.W. answers from Erie on December 09, 2008
Try chlorox. If that doesn't work, go shopping and don't put the stuff in the laundry basket wet. :-) That doesn't mean you have to wash it right away - I'm not a good housekeeper to suggest that one ! But if you get teh food off, then hang it on a towel rack or something until it's dry, then it shouldn't mold while waiting for wash day. (I had the biggest problem with the bibs that went on the road. I'd put them in a plastic bag and in the diaper bag and forget them. oopsie !!!
S.G. answers from Philadelphia on December 08, 2008
I would definitely use some sort of a bleach product, especially if it is a fungus (mold, mildew, etc). If they happen to be whites, I would use regular bleach. If they are colors, use a color safe bleach. You can never be too careful with molds on a baby's clothes. I would rather be safe than sorry. Good luck!
C.J. answers from Harrisburg on December 08, 2008
Again.....Densie P beats me to it....Lestoil! Best product on the market for that stuff. You can purchase it at your local food market
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