The secret to removing mould stains from clothes is hiding in your medicine cabinet
Mould is possibly the worst stain you can get on clothes, making your garments look gross and potentially a health hazard.
However, there is a simple solution one expert claims can remove the unsightly marks and restore your clothes.
All you need is an item that is likely already in your medicine cabinet, if not you can find it at supermarkets and chemists for a few dollars.
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Mould stains can be removed using an aspirin hack. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Deyan Dimitrov, Laundryheap CEO, recommends using aspirin tablets to make a stain removal paste.
"Aspirin contains acetylsalicylic acid, which helps break down stains, brighten whites, and even tackle mould spores lurking in fabric," he said.
"It's a game-changer for anyone dealing with yellowed shirts, sweat stains, or mildew odours on towels."
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To make the paste, crush five aspirin tablets and mix with water then apply to the stain and leave for 30 minutes. When the time is up, wash as normal.
Dimitrov said that white vinegar or lemon can be added to the paste if you want to give it a boost.
He added that you can also soak items in a mixture of aspirin dissolved in water overnight before washing as normal.
Aspirin is also good for tackling mould and mildew on curtains while dissolved aspirin can be added to the washing machine detergent drawer to clean the appliance.
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Clothes can also be soaked in aspirin and water overnight. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Aspirin isn't the only item in the medicine cabinet that can be used to remove stains with hydrogen peroxide recommended as well.
Dry cleaner Zach Pozniak has found hydrogen peroxide to be so effective at combatting common laundry problems he said "it should be a staple of your laundry routine".
A type of non-chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide is generally safe to use on coloured clothes and costs around $4 at supermarkets and chemists.
In the past it's more commonly been used as an antiseptic for cuts and scrapes but is also a brilliant cleaner and disinfectant.
The main task Pozniak recommends using hydrogen peroxide for is restoring white garments and linen that have turned yellow or have yellow stains.
The process is simple, just spray on and leave to air dry inside out of the sun. It might be four to eight hours before you see any results.
"It takes a while to work so be patient, plus you may need to repeat this process," he said in a TikTok video about hydrogen peroxide
"It's always wise to check a garment's care label to ensure it's washable before using hydrogen peroxide, since it's 97 per cent water. If you are unsure, test what you plan to use in a small hidden area first," he added.
Hydrogen peroxide can also be used to remove mould and mildew stains on fabric.
To remove the fungi marks, spray the affected area with hydrogen peroxide and leave for 10 minutes before washing as normal. If you don't have a spray function on your hydrogen peroxide bottle you can also pour it onto the stain.
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