
Save money on your dry cleaning bill by treating mold and mildew stains at home. Depending on the fabric, some dry clean only clothes can be treated for stains with a very mild cleaner, such as lemon juice. Unembellished, unlined articles of clothing made from natural fibers, such as cotton or linen, or simple polyesters are the best candidates. If your garment is brightly colored or silk, wool, rayon, leather or suede, take it to a professional dry cleaner.
Step 1
Saturate the stained area of the garment with lemon juice. This powerful citrus fruit can produce the same disinfecting effects as bleach, without the harsh discoloration.
Step 2
Allow the garment to sit outside in the sun until the lemon juice has dried.
Step 3
Rinse the garment in cold water by hand and air dry.
Step 4
If the stain persists, take the garment to a professional dry cleaner.
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