Remove mold stains from clothing
Mold stains are difficult to remove from clothing. Unfortunately, even artificial leather can go moldy and mold often sits deep in it. But mostly you get mold stains out.
First aid for mold stains
More adherent to the surface Mould isn't that bad, but mold is a living organism that its mycelium is also in leatherette can dig in. In doing so, it decomposes the artificial leather clothing and causes mold stains that are difficult to remove from the parts. For this reason:
- If you spot any mold stains, wipe them off immediately. If necessary, a cloth with a little water is sufficient. It is better to dribble on lemon juice immediately. This will prevent further destruction of clothing.
- Mold has a cause, mostly damp heat. Keep clothing airy and dry until you have completely removed the mold stains. Or hang them freely in the room, for example on a clothesline.
Remove mold from clothing
The problem is that a lot of things that remove mold stains can also attack synthetic leather. Therefore, you should always observe beforehand in a hidden place what the stain remover will do with your clothes.
- Many artificial leathers can handle it if you are in the Washing machine washed at 30 ° C. If that is possible, you should first wash the clothes with a mild detergent.
- The synthetic leather, from which the clothing is usually made, can also cope with alcohol. Mold stains can be removed quite well with it. Wipe over the with a cloth soaked in alcohol stains.
- Thickly sprinkle baking soda on mold stains and moisten it. Leave the porridge on overnight and rinse it off with plenty of water.
- If that doesn't help, sprinkle plenty of salt on the mold stains and moisten them with lemon juice. The agent must also remain on the clothing overnight.
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Take care when removing mold stains from synthetic leather clothing
- Conventional remedies against mold stains are usually of little use because they attack the synthetic leather. Bleach or sunlight is also a problem with artificial leather. This removes the plasticizers and makes synthetic leather clothing brittle.
- Petrol or stain removers containing solvents can also destroy the synthetic leather. Some types of artificial leather literally dissolve in it.
Old mold stains or mold stains can often no longer be removed from clothing, so act quickly.
