Mildew Question

[melissamh]

 My husband found a large box of gorgeous vintage ribbon at the dump. Unfortunately all but the top layer smells of mildew. Any ideas??

The ribbon is rayon, acetate, taffeta, silk and grosgrain.

Comments

[subtly_strange]

Being shut up in an airtight container with crumpled newspapers, baking soda or (unscented) kitty litter are the usual suggestions, also sunlight but that might fade them more. Good luck!

[melissamh]

thanks - I'll try that!

[apeacock]

There is a product called Restoration - I don't know how it does for mildew but it's pretty awesome at removing stains - you could try oxy clean too if you don't want to buy restoration. Probably hand washing won't hurt them...

[meinoel]

i wonder how hot rayon can get before it melts? putting in a warm (not hot!) oven works great on paper, and i used it to demildew a hat once too.

[moonshinelane]

I just love the fact that he thought to bring them home for you!