What to do with moldy clothes? A complete analysis of the most popular mold removal methods on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, many places in the South have entered the rainy season, and the issue of moldy clothing has become a hot topic on social platforms. Weibo’s topic # clothes moldy has been read more than 50 million times, and Xiaohongshu’s related notes have added 23,000 new articles in a week. This article will combine the latest data from the entire Internet to provide you with scientific and effective mold removal solutions.
1. Top 5 popular mold removal methods on the Internet
| Ranking | method | Mentions | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White vinegar + baking soda | 187,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Sun exposure method | 152,000 | Weibo/Baidu |
| 3 | Professional mildew removal spray | 124,000 | Taobao/JD.com |
| 4 | Alcohol disinfection method | 98,000 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| 5 | lemon juice + salt | 76,000 | little red book |
2. Treatment solutions for clothing made of different materials
| Clothing material | Recommended method | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton and linen fabrics | Washing in boiling water + exposure to the sun | Be careful when using high temperature on colored clothes |
| silk/wool | Wipe with alcohol pad | Avoid direct sunlight |
| Chemical fiber fabric | Mildew spray spot treatment | Do a small-scale test first |
| Leather products | Special leather mildew remover | Liquid immersion is prohibited |
3. Comparison of the latest measured results
According to a comparison test posted by @生活Lab on June 15:
| method | Mold removal rate | Time consuming | cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| White vinegar + baking soda (50℃ water) | 92% | 45 minutes | 3 yuan |
| A certain brand of mildew removal spray | 88% | 30 minutes | 25 yuan |
| 6 hours of pure sun exposure | 65% | 6 hours | 0 yuan |
4. Expert advice (updated on June 20)
1.Prevention is better than cure: Place a dehumidification box in the wardrobe. If the humidity exceeds 70%, intervention is required.
2.Emergency steps: When mold spots are found, the surface mold should be brushed away immediately → isolate and treated → choose the corresponding cleaning plan
3.Health reminder: Wear an N95 mask when handling, mold spores may cause respiratory allergies
5. Collection of innovative methods from netizens
| Source | creative approach | Number of likes |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaohongshu@storage master | Tea tree essential oil anti-mildew method | 24,000 |
| Douyin@clean brother | Garment steamer high temperature sterilization | 51,000 |
| Station B UP master | UV disinfection lamp irradiation | 37,000 |
6. The latest anti-mildew product trends in 2023
1. Graphene anti-mold storage bag (Taobao search volume increased by 300% weekly)
2. Intelligent dehumidification wardrobe (JD.com 618 sales top 3)
3. Antibacterial and anti-mildew spray (12,000 grass-growing notes in Xiaohongshu)
Summary:To deal with moldy clothes, you need to choose the appropriate method according to the material. It is recommended to try the natural solution of white vinegar + baking soda first. For severe mildew, it is recommended to seek help from a professional laundry. Remember to ventilate the area for at least 48 hours after treatment to ensure that mold spores are completely removed.
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