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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GlynE on September 21, 2009, 01:49:25 pm

Title: Black mould on curtains
Post by: GlynE on September 21, 2009, 01:49:25 pm: Hi again
Can anyone suggest something for removing what looks like black mould/mildew stains out of curtain linings please? We are currently using CFR ECO 500, water & Eco-friendly pre-spray (Understand that no cleaning solutions should be used in ECO 500) - but is just not touching the marks at the moment. Would be grateful of any advice. For anyone who is using one, what are your thoughts on the ECO 500? Many thanks Glynis
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: markpowell on September 21, 2009, 02:35:49 pm: You wont get rid of the mould marks, i would try some Prochem Clensan, but dont hold out any hopes, the damage is irreversabe
Mark
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Neil Williams on September 21, 2009, 07:48:48 pm: Quote from: markpowell on September 21, 2009, 02:35:49 pm
You wont get rid of the mould marks, i would try some Prochem Clensan, but dont hold out any hopes, the damage is irreversabe
Mark

Some curtains I have in a caravan developed black mould marks and I tried just about everything, even tried throwing them through a washing machine, but all to no avail. I guess at a last resort you could try household bleach but there are numerous reasons why if you go down that route then you'll be on your own if anything goes wrong.
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on September 21, 2009, 08:45:50 pm: I have successfully used Miltons sterilizing fluid.

Shaun
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: AJB on September 21, 2009, 11:33:56 pm: I know it's a swear word to some but, Mpower will remove mould and mildew
from curtains. This is all i use Mpower for now.
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: GlynE on September 21, 2009, 11:40:26 pm: Thank you everyone for your kind help. We have tried MPower but to no avail, I think it may be because of how severe the mould is - it covers an area of about 18" high & is all along the length (96") of each curtain. It appears to have been there some time. Thank you again everyone. Best wishes Glynis
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: derek west on September 22, 2009, 08:00:12 am: scissors and a hemming machine should do the trick ;D
derek
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: AJB on September 22, 2009, 04:32:20 pm: Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA) and a Match ;D
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Joe H on September 22, 2009, 05:07:01 pm: AJB - thats not very helpful. :(

but very funny ;D ;D
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: markpowell on September 22, 2009, 05:47:04 pm: Quote from: GlynE on September 21, 2009, 11:40:26 pm
Thank you everyone for your kind help. We have tried MPower but to no avail, I think it may be because of how severe the mould is - it covers an area of about 18" high & is all along the length (96") of each curtain. It appears to have been there some time. Thank you again everyone. Best wishes Glynis

Mpower wont shift it??
WOW :o :o
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: GlynE on September 23, 2009, 05:49:53 pm: Thank you everyone - I think scissors & hemming machine is looking the best option.......
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: derek west on September 23, 2009, 06:02:28 pm: yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

do i win a prize ;D

derek
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: GlynE on September 28, 2009, 12:17:27 pm: Just an update to let you know that the Milton sterilising fluid has worked really well & has removed around 98% of the mould marks - thank you Shaun.
Sorry Derek - No prize now I'm afraid, unfortunately it has to go to Shaun - But a BIG thank you to everyone for all your help.
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Simon@arenaclean on September 29, 2009, 12:24:53 am: Quote from: GlynE on September 28, 2009, 12:17:27 pm
Just an update to let you know that the Milton sterilising fluid has worked really well & has removed around 98% of the mould marks - thank you Shaun.

I'm sticking this little nugget in my back pocket 8)
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: John Kelly on September 29, 2009, 08:01:48 am: Use it carefully as it can bleach.
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on September 29, 2009, 06:56:13 pm: Like John says be careful.

John thanks for the technical information.

Shaun
Title: Re: Black mould on curtains
Post by: Doug Holloway on September 30, 2009, 07:02:30 am: Hi Guys

I'm pretty sure this is dilute chlorinated bleach so as the guys say be careful.

Cheers

Doug