How to Remove Mold Stain from Clothes?

Updated on June 10, 2009
K.C. asks from Virginia Beach, VA
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I left a shirt with spilled food on it for too long in the laundry. Washed it and now it has a mold/mildew stain. Does anyone have an idea of how to remove it? Unfortunately, I already washed and dried it.... Thanks!

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C.D.

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If it's a white shirt I pour bleach directly on the mold nad let it sit for several hours (usually overnight but thats because I forget about it and don't remember about it for a while) and then I was it. It sometimes takes 2 times of doing that but it does come out. Unfortunately I do it all the time with the pool clothes and when he plays outside and gets wet. If its a color item I use either Shout or Spray N Wash and let it sit for overnight again. It does come out. I've done it a lot and it works every time. Good luck.

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N.B.

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Sol-U-Mel (by Melaleuca) kills mold, mildew, and its spores, and removes any stain and any smell, all without any harmful chemicals. Good luck!

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S.M.

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I think Spray n' Wash is great. I would drench it, run hot water through it, and leave it in the bright sun for a day.

C.O.

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Krista:

Hello! I understand your frustration.

Here's what I've tried in the past that has worked - depending upon the stain and the length of time it has been since it was treated:

Resolve Max - you may have to wash (NOT DRY) several times.

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide - let set for about 2 hours and wash.

I would avoid chlorine bleach alone as it will probably eat the shirt if left on too long.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Cheryl

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D.S.

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I had success with using OxyClean spray on a mold stain, but it took several applications and trips through the washing machine, then letting it dry in the sun. I think I did about 5 cycles of this (letting the OxyClean sit for several hours before washing) before the stain went away.
Good luck!

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