As of: February 11, 2024, 3:35 p.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
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Mold stains on clothing not only look unsightly, they are also harmful to your health.
The good news: you can remove them with simple steps.
They are gray or brownish, appear in a variety of places and smell musty.
It's about mildew.
They are caused by moisture.
The stains are not only annoying for the eyes, but also for your health.
If you don't do anything about it, the mucous membranes can become irritated, which can lead to allergies in the long term.
The reason for this is that mold spores can usually be found in the discoloration.
However, simple remedies will help you fight the mold stains.
Buttermilk for mildew: How to use it
If textiles have mildew stains, they can be soaked in buttermilk and then washed as usual.
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You don't have to use the big chemical baton if you discover mildew stains on your clothing.
A trip to the supermarket is often enough.
With buttermilk you can declare war on the health-threatening stains.
The best way to do this is to soak the affected item of clothing in buttermilk for two to three days.
This means you can carefully clean sensitive fabrics in particular.
Then wash the item of clothing with clean water and put it in the laundry as usual.
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By the way: You should also regularly check your pillows for harmful discoloration.
Because sweat, skin flakes or salivation could also be a health risk in the long term.
But you can clean yellowed pillows and prevent mildew.
It is best to use high temperatures in the wash cycle
If there are mold stains on textiles that can withstand high temperatures, such as towels, then you should boil them.
If you wash at 60 degrees Celsius, all stains should be gone.
The
Northern Bavaria
portal recommends adding some vinegar to the washing machine during the wash cycle.
This has a disinfecting effect.