- Thankfully, it's possible to remove mildew stains with products you already have in your home. Mildewed garments and other fabrics can be remedied by applying a lemon juice and salt mixture to the stain. Or soak the fabrics in a mixture of water and chlorine or oxygen bleach. Read the care instructions on the label to make sure that bleach can be safely used on the fabric.
Rubbing alcohol is useful for removing mildew from leather and upholstery. Dilute one cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and blot.
Detergent and water can be used for treating mildew-stained rugs. Take the rug outside and shake it out. Apply a detergent and water mixture only to the mildewed areas.
Baby powder is great for drying out mildewed books. After shaking out the book, sprinkle a small quantity of baby powder onto the pages. This can be easily removed once the book has finished drying.
Treat wood that has been mildewed with a mixture of washing soda and water. However, if the mildew has penetrated too deeply into the surface, it may need to be replaced.
Remember that with any surface, it is vital to dry it thoroughly in a well-ventilated and heated area. Not doing so will allow the mildew to grow once more, thereby exacerbating your problem. - Prevent mildew as much as you can by keeping surfaces clean. As mildew also thrives in damp areas, turn on your heater or air conditioner to dry out the air. Ensure that your home is properly ventilated and that air has a chance to circulate.
If mildew is becoming a large problem, it is well worth your while to consult a professional trained in mildew removal. He or she can inspect your home, find those areas where mildew thrives and treat them using a variety of techniques.
Mold Insurance and the Home Owner
Tue, Sep 22 2009 01:33
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No better time than the present to get Mold Insurance. In most cases it's an add on to your existing policy and is about 20-25% of your full policy. For me the extra $100 buck a year is worth the headache. You would not believe how many people are sitting in moldy homes that are not covered by their insurance policy and the cost for remediation is well above their financial ability.
There's only one way out. Get it now as a preventative to a potential costly problem later. We would recommend anyone that has a basement, crawlspace or HVAC or water heater in the attic to do so. If you live in a low lying area or know that water tends to pool in and around your property. It's amazing the scenarios and the position you'll find youself in, if and when the mold disaster strikes.
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Best Way - Home Remedies for Mildew Removal | eHow.com
Wed, Sep 16 2009 03:48
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Home Remedies for Mildew Removal
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Mildew is a common problem. A byproduct of mold, it eats its way through fabrics, wood, paper and other surfaces. When removing mildew stains, it's vital to act quickly. The longer you leave a mildew stain, the more chance it has to eat deeper into a surface, resulting in irreparable and costly damage.
Mold And The Bible
LEVITICUS 14:33
Treatment of Contaminated Houses
33 Then the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 34 “When you arrive in Canaan, the land I am giving you as your own possession, I may contaminate some of the houses in your land with mildew.[h] 35 The owner of such a house must then go to the priest and say, ‘It appears that my house has some kind of mildew.’ 36 Before the priest goes in to inspect the house, he must have the house emptied so nothing inside will be pronounced ceremonially unclean. 37 Then the priest will go in and examine the mildew on the walls. If he finds greenish or reddish streaks and the contamination appears to go deeper than the wall’s surface, 38 the priest will step outside the door and put the house in quarantine for seven days. 39 On the seventh day the priest must return for another inspection. If he finds that the mildew on the walls of the house has spread, 40 the priest must order that the stones from those areas be removed. The contaminated material will then be taken outside the town to an area designated as ceremonially unclean. 41 Next the inside walls of the entire house must be scraped thoroughly and the scrapings dumped in the unclean place outside the town. 42 Other stones will be brought in to replace the ones that were removed, and the walls will be replastered.
43 “But if the mildew reappears after all the stones have been replaced and the house has been scraped and replastered, 44 the priest must return and inspect the house again. If he finds that the mildew has spread, the walls are clearly contaminated with a serious mildew, and the house is defiled. 45 It must be torn down, and all its stones, timbers, and plaster must be carried out of town to the place designated as ceremonially unclean. 46 Those who enter the house during the period of quarantine will be ceremonially unclean until evening, 47 and all who sleep or eat in the house must wash their clothing.
48 “But if the priest returns for his inspection and finds that the mildew has not reappeared in the house after the fresh plastering, he will pronounce it clean because the mildew is clearly gone.
Treatment of Contaminated Houses
33 Then the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 34 “When you arrive in Canaan, the land I am giving you as your own possession, I may contaminate some of the houses in your land with mildew.[h] 35 The owner of such a house must then go to the priest and say, ‘It appears that my house has some kind of mildew.’ 36 Before the priest goes in to inspect the house, he must have the house emptied so nothing inside will be pronounced ceremonially unclean. 37 Then the priest will go in and examine the mildew on the walls. If he finds greenish or reddish streaks and the contamination appears to go deeper than the wall’s surface, 38 the priest will step outside the door and put the house in quarantine for seven days. 39 On the seventh day the priest must return for another inspection. If he finds that the mildew on the walls of the house has spread, 40 the priest must order that the stones from those areas be removed. The contaminated material will then be taken outside the town to an area designated as ceremonially unclean. 41 Next the inside walls of the entire house must be scraped thoroughly and the scrapings dumped in the unclean place outside the town. 42 Other stones will be brought in to replace the ones that were removed, and the walls will be replastered.
43 “But if the mildew reappears after all the stones have been replaced and the house has been scraped and replastered, 44 the priest must return and inspect the house again. If he finds that the mildew has spread, the walls are clearly contaminated with a serious mildew, and the house is defiled. 45 It must be torn down, and all its stones, timbers, and plaster must be carried out of town to the place designated as ceremonially unclean. 46 Those who enter the house during the period of quarantine will be ceremonially unclean until evening, 47 and all who sleep or eat in the house must wash their clothing.
48 “But if the priest returns for his inspection and finds that the mildew has not reappeared in the house after the fresh plastering, he will pronounce it clean because the mildew is clearly gone.
Is your house "sick"?
Mon, Aug 31 2009 06:21
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Many of today's prevalent illnesses are, at least partially, attributed to 'environmental factors' and that's not just diet and exercise. So if you sense that there's something wrong in a room, part or even the whole house it's worth checking into it.
Is your house making you sick?
"Sick" houses can contribute to allergies, fatigue, nausea, headaches, difficulty sleeping, frequent colds, psoriasis, tingling sensations, and more. In some cases, even Asthma that was thought to be "outgrown" can resurface if the environment in your home is unsafe.
How can you find out?
That's the easy part. If you suspect that your symptoms are related to your home (or your job, or your car, etc), there are specialized tests that can be done to not only find the source of the problem, but also to offer solutions.
Is your house making you sick?
"Sick" houses can contribute to allergies, fatigue, nausea, headaches, difficulty sleeping, frequent colds, psoriasis, tingling sensations, and more. In some cases, even Asthma that was thought to be "outgrown" can resurface if the environment in your home is unsafe.
How can you find out?
That's the easy part. If you suspect that your symptoms are related to your home (or your job, or your car, etc), there are specialized tests that can be done to not only find the source of the problem, but also to offer solutions.
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