Fabric stash damaged
#11
I found a great stash several weeks ago that was terribly mildewed
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-120833-1.htm
I found washing with detergent, white vinegar and a heavy solution of baking soda and water, and then a very hot dry was the trick. It still smells when coming out of washer but the hot dry solved the problem. I have just finished pressing this huge stash.
Good luck with your reviving your stash.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-120833-1.htm
I found washing with detergent, white vinegar and a heavy solution of baking soda and water, and then a very hot dry was the trick. It still smells when coming out of washer but the hot dry solved the problem. I have just finished pressing this huge stash.
Good luck with your reviving your stash.
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^^^I was gonna say when you make cheese and the rind gets mouldy, you wash it with a vinegar solution, so perhaps try that?
I've been washing funky-smelling fabric all morning that I got in a batch. I don't think it got wet, but OMG it's stinky! Blech.
I've been washing funky-smelling fabric all morning that I got in a batch. I don't think it got wet, but OMG it's stinky! Blech.
#13
I wouldn't hesitate to use bleach on stuff that is ruined otherwise, that is if you've tried the other stuff and it doesn't work I'd give the bleach a shot. If it slightly changes the color I would rather that then throw it out, but that's me, you may feel differently. Good luck and let us know how it works out.
#14
Originally Posted by trkrsyf
I had several of my tubs of fabric stored in our basement and the basement flooded. Some of the fabric became wet inside the tubs and I didn't realize it. Now some of it is molded and mildewed. Any suggestions for salvaging it. Thanks!
#15
quote=bisseau]I found a great stash several weeks ago that was terribly mildewed
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-120833-1.htm
I found washing with detergent, white vinegar and a heavy solution of baking soda and water, and then a very hot dry was the trick. It still smells when coming out of washer but the hot dry solved the problem. I have just finished pressing this huge stash.
Good luck with your reviving your stash.[/quote]
That's what I would try. Also if you can hang it out in the sunshine that helps for the odor too.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-120833-1.htm
I found washing with detergent, white vinegar and a heavy solution of baking soda and water, and then a very hot dry was the trick. It still smells when coming out of washer but the hot dry solved the problem. I have just finished pressing this huge stash.
Good luck with your reviving your stash.[/quote]
That's what I would try. Also if you can hang it out in the sunshine that helps for the odor too.
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