how can I remove mildew from an old polyester quilt
I was asked by a stranger one day, a couple weeks ago, if I could repair his quilt his Grandmother made in the 70's..when she was in her 90's. I agreed to look at it. She had hand sewn every seam...and they are all coming undone. Nothing needed to be replaced...just re-sewn. So I agreed. It is really in sad shape. I am having to un-sew every joint..and resew. At first he offered me $25. I told him.."We'll talk." Then, since Grandma didn't put any batting in it..he now wants that. I told him the price just went up $40 more. This is the most god-awful looking thing you ever saw...and it is made from double knit polyester. But he loves it because she made it especially for him. Then I noticed mildew. He told me it lived for a long time in his trunk. (Really loved it, I guess). I don't know how to get the mildew out. It will be a couple weeks before I reach that step...but any ideas? It is quite bright and colorful and don't want to bleach it. Any suggestions? I did call him and told him it was going to more like over $100. He readily agreed. He laughed and commented that after we first talked he realized he sounded like a real cheapskate. LOL. BTW...what would you guys charge...keeping in mind I have to furnish the batting...which I already have and I think it was something like $35-$40. HELP!