How to Remove Mold and Mildew on Vintage Wedding Gowns
Most women want to keep their wedding dresses to remember the special moment in their life. But as time goes on their dresses become old and may acquire mildew and mold. There are ways to remove the mildew and mold from vintage wedding dresses, but it does take a lot of work and patience.
Things You Will Need:
- Mild Liquid Detergent
- Soft Cloth
- Vinegar
- Water
- Lemon Juice
- Plastic Tub
How to Remove Mildew and Mold on Vintage Wedding Dresses
- Identify the stains on the dress. Mildew and mold will usually look brown on the dress. It may even look like the dress has rubbed up against something rusty.
- Determine what type of material you will be working with. Is the material satin, cotton, wool, rayon or another type of fabric? This will determine how you will be removing the mildew and mold stains. You may have to take the dress to a professional to determine what type of material you will be working with.
- Place the dress on the outside to help ventilate the dress. Dresses with mildew and mold will usually have a musty smell to it. Allow it to hang out side to help rid the odor.
- Use a cloth, sponge or brush to dust the dress off. This will help keep spores from traveling throughout your home and in the air. These spores could cause allergic reactions if inhaled.
- Mix one part water and white vinegar in a small container. Lemon juice can be added to the water for smell.
- Take a small cloth and dab the solution on the area where the mildew and mold is located. Allow the solution to sit on the spot to loosen the stains.
- Rinse the spots with cool water.
- Clean the whole dress with a mild detergent if the complete dress need cleaning. You can use such detergents as Ivory or Dreft.