Fortunately, you can use several methods to remove both the mildew and any lingering odors. These methods use natural and inexpensive items commonly found in homes.
Things You Will Need
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Unzip the bag and remove all items. Launder clothing in the bag as you normally would except add 1 cup of white vinegar to the spin cycle.
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Open the bag wide and hold it over a trashcan. Gently shake the bag to remove any dirt or debris from the inside of the bag.
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Dampen a sponge with undiluted white vinegar. Wash the inside of the bag with the vinegar and let air-dry. White vinegar will naturally deodorize the bag and eliminate the mildew.
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Fill the bag with crumbled pieces of newspaper and secure the bag closed. Leave the newspapers in the bag for 24 hours. Newspapers with absorb the odors.
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Pour enough baking soda in the bag to lightly cover the bottom. Close the bag and let sit overnight. Dump the soda out of the bag and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
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Place several new dryer sheets in the bag and secure closed. The dryer sheets with remove odors and freshen the bag.
The Drip Cap
- When the inside of your bag becomes damp, mildew will begin to grow.
- Wash the inside of the bag with the vinegar and let air-dry.
- White vinegar will naturally deodorize the bag and eliminate the mildew.
- Newspapers with absorb the odors.
- Dump the soda out of the bag and wipe clean with a damp cloth.