How to remove mold from fabrics

Mold stains are tough stains to take out from clothes. To remove them effectively, they need to be pre-treated, with Ariel powder being the most effective solution to remove mold stains from clothes. Ariel powder detergent has enzymes that are very efficient at breaking down mold stains. So follow the instructions below and get rid of those pesky mold stains in the 1st go.

How to remove mold from fabrics

There is nothing worse than the smell and appearance of mold, when it turns up on your clothes! Ariel can help you not only get rid of the mold stains but also eliminates that horrid mildew smell that reminds you of a damp house.

Forget soaking your clothes in vinegar and stinking the house out, Ariel knows how to remove mold stains. Watch our step by step guide on how to get rid of mold stains from clothing, or read the instructions below.

Removing mold stains

  • 1

    Remove excess

    First, run the garment under hot running water to remove any excess mold from the fabric. The higher the water pressure, the easier it will be to remove any excess.

    Remove excess
  • 2

    Prepare a Soaking Solution

    You’ll need to pre-treat the mold stained garment. Fill a sink or bucket with warm water and add half a scoop of Ariel Automatic Powder Original. Mix the solution by hand until the detergent is completely dissolved.

    Prepare a soaking solution
  • 3

    Soak

    Add your mold stained garments to the solution and leave to soak for an hour. If the stained garment keeps floating to the top, place a white towel on top of it to keep it fully immersed in the soaking solution.

    Soak
  • 4

    Preparing for wash

    Gently wring out the excess water before adding it to your wash with similar items.

    Preparing to wash
  • 5

    Wash

    Wash on temperature indicated by the care label. Wash as usual with Ariel, making sure to dose correctly. Always make sure to follow the instructions on your garment’s care label.

    Wash
  • 6

    Unload

    Then, when the wash cycle is over, simply remove the items and you’re ready to go.

    Unload

Effective stain removal on many stains

Of course, mold is not the only nuisance when it comes to pesky stains. Your clothes are at risk from make-up stains or grease droplets from cooking, but where there are stains, Ariel is there to help, and not just for removing mold.

For all your mildew and mold stain removal needs, choose Ariel Automatic Powder Original to make your vintage clothes good as new. Ariel has the power to help remove many tough stains while being gentle on your clothes – both old and new!