Comments on: Dealing With Moldy Bath Mats | Q&A

By: Ann J

Ann J — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:06:12 +0000

For the moldy bath mats that is beyond recovery should it be put in the recycle bin or in garbage? Thank you

By: Nancy Lee

Nancy Lee — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 19:08:48 +0000

Earlier I faced the same problem. I generally utilize a pet hair clingy roller on things intensely secured with hiding before placing in a clothes washer. A top-load machine that works better than a front-load for the heating pop/vinegar enchantment to work. However, will work in your front burden moreover.

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 16:27:50 +0000

Actually, bleach doesn’t kill all types of mold.
I suggest using Borax, Vinegar or stronger stuff such as Biocide & VitalOxide (can be found on Amazon).
Don’t’ mess around if you think you have a huge mold problem though, as it can get out of hand pretty quickly.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:38:35 +0000

I LOVE using baking soda & white vinegar together for washing items in the washing machine….including a bath mat with that horrible “slime,” mold & mildew. I put the item(s) in the washer, then put 2 Tablespoons of baking soda directly on the items, then 1/4 cup white vinegar poured on top of the baking soda, then 1/2 the amount of laundry detergent u usually use. I put that right on top of the fizzing baking soda & vinegar, on the item (not in the detergent dispenser.) Start machine immediately. (If u don’t start the machine as soon as u combine baking soda & vinegar, the fizz eventually stops. The fizz produced by combining vinegar (an acid) & baking soda ( a “base,” which has an “alkaline pH”) will eventually stop fizzing and the fizz action is what does the work.! This method also works WONDERS to pull pet fur out of cloth items!!!!! : Your clothes plus blankets & stuff pets lay on…. anything machine washable. I ALWAYS use a lint/pet hair sticky roller on items heavily covered with fur before putting in washing machine. A top load machine that “agitates,” works BETTER than a front load for the baking soda/vinegar magic to work. But will work in your front load also. If something is REALLY covered with embedded pet hair, I take it to a laundromat to use their top load machine. U might have to wipe out excess hair left in the machine. (Use one of Melissa’s micro fiber cloths!) For a super hairy item, I will repeat the process & wash twice. As Melissa teaches: always wash MORE than just ONE item!! More clothes rub against each other, getting stuff cleaner! Put an old towel in with it if u only have one or two hairy items you need to wash. (Like when you find your cat laying on your clean clothes because u forgot & left them out where ur cat has access!) They LOVE laying on their owner’s clothes! But we love them, so we put up with it, and realize the fault is really ours, because WE shouldn’t leave clothes out for our pets to use to cuddle up on! This method works for dog hair too….in fact ANY pet hair that’s stuck to our washables. (Rabbits, Ferrets…& lots others…!)

By: Nan

Nan — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:33:07 +0000

I had same problem with my vinyl bathmat, until I decided to experiment. I threw it in the washer- using hot water, detergent (Tide worked best) and most important, bleach (about a 1/2 c). I figured if it got ruined-no great loss. Instead it came out looking like new!!