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how do you remove mold from a wool and silk antique rug?
Sent to General Experts May 12 10:33 PM

a plant pot leaked water on my antique rug which remained for a few months causing mold on the under side of the rug

 

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May 12 10:57 PM (24 minutes later)
         
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Use as little water as possible.

Brush off mold. Shampoo lightly with a rug shampoo.

You can try lemon juice and salt solution for colored fabric. Test it in a small area first.

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry in the sun, if possible, or use a fan. Spray with a fungicide spray.

Edited by Two_Westies on May 12 2006 at 10:58 PM

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