How to Remove Mildew From Bags

How to Remove Mildew From Bags
Published: Mar 23, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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

  • White vinegar
  • Trashcan
  • Sponge
  • Newspapers
  • Baking soda
  • Cloth
  • Dryer sheets
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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