Move the clothing outdoors or to a well-ventilated area
Wear gloves and a mask
Dry brush or shake off loose mold outdoors
Wash immediately in the hottest water allowed by the care label
Add laundry detergent plus one of the following:
Oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate)
Or white vinegar (1 cup in the wash cycle) and then oxygen bleach if needed
For mildew odor, add 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda to the wash
If mold remains visible, soak 1–6 hours in oxygen bleach solution (follow package directions for dilution)
Rewash after soaking using the hottest safe setting
For stubborn spots on colorfast items, pre-treat with oxygen bleach paste (oxygen bleach + water), wait 10–30 minutes, then wash
Dry completely in direct sunlight if possible; otherwise use a dryer on the highest safe heat
If the item cannot be machine washed, spot clean with oxygen bleach solution and air-dry fully
If mold returns or stains remain after laundering, repeat oxygen-bleach soak and wash
Discard items that are heavily infested, have degraded fabric, or cannot be cleaned safely