Remove Mildew from Clothing and Fabrics

• 1). Take your fabrics outside and brush off any visible signs of mildew. Make sure to wear rubber gloves.
  
  
• 2). Air-dry your fabrics. Keep them outside and make sure to expose them to plenty of sunlight. You can further eliminate mildew stains by moistening the affected areas with lemon juice and salt before air drying, according to the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
  
  
• 3). Wash using hot water and detergent. You can use a conventional washing machine or wash each item by hand.
  
  
• 4). Air-dry your fabrics a second time.
  
  

Remove Mildew from Upholstery

• 1). Brush off any visible signs of mildew using a broom. Make sure to sweep up and remove the particles.
  
  
• 2). Vacuum the entire area to eliminate any remaining mold spores. You will need to clean out your vacuum filter or remove the bag immediately after cleanup.
  
  
• 3). Dry any remaining moisture. You can place the upholstery near a conventional heater or you can use a heating device such as a blow dryer.
  
  
• 4). Place the object outside in direct sunlight for several hours if possible.
  
  
• 5). Scrub any remaining mold stains with a soapy sponge and dry completely with clean towels.
  
  

Remove Mildew from Wood

• 1). Dry the wood as much as you can. For interior mildew, you can achieve good results by heating the room while using fans or open windows to increase air circulation.
  
  
• 2). Scrub the affected area with warm water and baking soda on a non-abrasive sponge or scouring pad.
  
  
• 3). Dry the wood using towels or cloths.