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How to Get Rid of Mildew Stains

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Mildew stains can be hard to remove, but not if you attack them with one simple ingredient: hydrogen peroxide. The agent oxidizes just like bleach, but it's much safer. The fungus won't stand a chance against your new secret weapon, especially when mixed with a little water and some elbow grease.

Step 1: Mix the Solution
Mix one cup of hydrogen peroxide with one gallon of hot water.

Step 2: Apply the Solution
Transfer the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to your mildew-stained area. Let it stand for a few minutes before agitating with a brush. Apply some more and let it stand for 15 minutes. Rinse clean.

Step 3: Stubborn Stains
If your mildew stains are very stubborn, apply undiluted hydrogen peroxide straight onto your tile. Agitate it with a brush, let it stand and rinse clean.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Spray Bottle
  • Scrubbing Brush

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Paula Martin

Thank you, This was very helpful

April 05 2013 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pam

How do I get mildew smell out of luggage stored in a wet basement?

October 15 2012 at 5:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
msunshine14u2c

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October 15 2012 at 4:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
micank2

Will peroxide also work on marble grouting?

September 08 2012 at 11:35 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Phyllis

That a good solution But what one. Their r all different






















































































What % of peroxide. There r all different ones. 1 for hair, 1 for open wounds,! for ears/.??

August 05 2012 at 10:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
anderson3820

If you want to really go for it, get some high powered peroxide from a pool store. It WILL burn you, so be very careful with it. The best thing I ever did was put heating tubes in the walls of my shower. I also rinse it down with a bucket of Reverse Osmosis water when I'm done. So, it dries out bone dry every day, with no soap scum, minerals, etc left behind. Perpetually perfect, nearly effortless.

June 03 2012 at 11:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
fb3002

Every one ought to try "Wet & Forget".

January 15 2012 at 1:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
josney54

what about mildew on kitchen cabinets? the mess irene left here upstate,well i have it all over. what can i use on wood for mold and mildew.

December 04 2011 at 8:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
shakamichelle

i like arm and hammer with bleach it works as well but less expensive also the arm and hammer with oxy is great on soap scum on shower doors ,

November 28 2011 at 6:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
shakamichelle

i like arm and hammer with bleach it works as well but less expensive also the arm and hammer with oxy is great on soap scum on shower doors ,

November 28 2011 at 6:23 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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