posted on August 25, 2004 09:28:59 AM
Hi Can anyone give me any help/info with trying to remove mildew from stored brand new clothes with tags. I haven't try anything yet except placing a few Sak purses in the sun but it did't work. I have washed a few items and it does smell better but they are were myself and not to sell on Ebay. Help! Thank you, Rosanne
posted on August 25, 2004 12:12:11 PM
i remember watching my mother taking all our winter clothes(wool) and spread them out under the sun(strong sun).
It may take several days of strong sun and then she will brush them before putting them back in ceder chest with moth balls.
i dont know what you have,but you can always ask the drycleaner what to do.
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posted on August 25, 2004 10:36:26 PM
If they are drycleanable, there is a product out that you can put in a washer & treat them. Sorry can't remember the name.
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posted on August 26, 2004 07:30:45 AM
Thank you for the info. I did try the sun routine but at the moment it has been overcast along the coast in Southern California. Unfortunately, I wake up to clouds which burn off sometimes later in the day. I will wait for the weather to change. Very strange for this time of year. As far as Dry Cleaning, I don't want to invest in the money since I am selling these for a friend who is way more lazier than me. Many of the garments have Nordstom, Loemann, and Neiman Marcus price tags still attached. So I will try the least resistant approach. thanks again, Rosanne
posted on August 26, 2004 08:05:47 AM
we are not suggesting drycleaning,we are suggesting you ask the drycleaner or sanmar is suggesting if they are drycleanable,there is a chemical you can use.
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posted on August 26, 2004 08:24:18 AM
You could perhaps try Dryel which you use in your dryer and it's an alternative to taking them to the drycleaner. Many ebay clothing sellers use it. The product is advertised here.
posted on August 26, 2004 11:07:29 AM
Kiara, that is what I was referring to. Dryel I have never used it, but I have friends that use it all of the time. Not too expensive.
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