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Permalink Reply by Sue Rarick on November 27, 2009 at 8:35am

The easiest way is to dilute bleach in water (about 25% bleach/75% water) and use a spray bottle to put a light mist over the mold... let it sit for a while. That should kill the mold. Then you can clean it like you normally would.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Facelli on November 29, 2009 at 4:55am

Even better, believe it or not, is vodka. You'll run no risk of ruining the tweed or fading the color, and once it dries there will be no residual odor. I know it sounds a little odd, but it works very well. When I go on tour I bring a small spray bottle of vodka to spray down my stage clothes after shows, once they dry there's no odor at all, sweat or otherwise. Makes things a little better when there's no laundry access for weeks at a time.

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Permalink Reply by Erick Jaskowiak on December 4, 2009 at 6:05pm

Rob, great tip, thanks for replying! I'll give it a shot and let you know.

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Permalink Reply by Erick Jaskowiak on December 4, 2009 at 6:06pm

Hi Sue, thanks for replying to my question. Like Rob below I was a bit hesitant to spray bleach on the tweed. going to try the vodka and I'll let you know. Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Sue Rarick on December 5, 2009 at 9:03pm

If you use the bleach remember it is highly diluted and you don't soak the fabric...you just spray a mist over it ... I have even used this on silk fabrics used in boats I had to refurbish.

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