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Hen3rietta 05-08-2011 09:02 AM

Anybody have any good methods of ridding Featherweight cases of mildew. There isn't a lot, but I can see some spores. I've left it out in the sun for the moment. I saw somewhere else here that it was recommended to wipe out interior with 1/2 bleach 1/2 water, but I would think the bleach would ruin the fabric lining.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated. :)

Stitchnripper 05-08-2011 09:04 AM

If you put "mildew smell in featherweight case" into the search function above, there are several suggestions. Good luck with it!

Hen3rietta 05-08-2011 09:06 AM

Thanks! I have some actual mildew spores as well and they are what was worrying me.

Stitchnripper 05-08-2011 09:06 AM


Originally Posted by Hen3rietta
Thanks! I have some actual mildew spores as well and they are what was worrying me.

Oh dear! I hope you can get them out!!

emmah 05-08-2011 09:20 AM

How about good old Lysol spray. It kills molds and won't bleach out the fabric.

Tink's Mom 05-08-2011 09:54 AM

My case still stinks a little after baking the case in the summer sun for weeks during the mid day.....Done the lysol, baking soda, ect...I'm thinking about replacing the fabric.

No spores that I can see...just a bit of odor.

aorlflood 05-08-2011 10:07 AM

http://www.suite101.com/content/rest...21-case-a45870

Tink's Mom 05-08-2011 10:24 AM

thanks

deanna.r 05-08-2011 11:59 AM

If you can't use bleach, spray with vinegar.

Hen3rietta 05-08-2011 12:08 PM

Thanks for all the ideas. I have it baking in the sun right now, but I'm going to get a 200W light bulb for tomorrow.


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