How to Get Mildew Stains out of Wedding Dresses

Whether your wedding dress has a mildew stain before or after the wedding, you will have to come up with a solution to remove the stain without damaging the dress. Mildew stains are caused by mold, which needs the right condition to grow. The mold that causes mildew flourishes in areas that are damp, warm and poorly lighted. The quicker you remove the mildew from your wedding dress, the less damage it will do. With the right technique, you can safely get mildew stains out of your wedding dress.

Mask
Brush
Chlorine bleach
Water
Sponge
Lemon
Salt

Instructions

- 1
  Bring your wedding dress to a well-ventilated area such as outdoors. Put on a mask to avoid inhaling the spores from the mildew. Use a brush to remove as much mildew from the dress as possible.
- 2
  Check the label inside the wedding dress to determine if it is safe to use chlorine bleach. If it is safe, mix 2 tablespoons of chlorine bleach with 1 quart of warm water. Use a sponge to apply the bleach solution to the mildew or you can submerge the dress in the water. Leave the bleach solution on the mildew stain for five to 15 minutes. Rinse and dry the dress immediately.
- 3
  Apply lemon juice and salt to the mildew stain if bleach cannot be used. Moisten the mildew stain with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the mildew. Put the wedding dress in the sun for at least 10 minutes. Rinse the dress.

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