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Cleaning Up:  Old/moldy clothespins can be revived  |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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 Posted - May 19 2011 : 10:34:42 AM
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Just wanted to tell you that I have had great success bleaching out clothespins which have gotten mildewy and funky. I put them all in a small tub filled with water, and put in a bit of bleach (I still keep it around for some things). I usually go with the 32 parts water to one part bleach rule. Anyway, I let them soak until the mildew was gone, then rinsed in clean water. Then I set them out in the sun to dry, flipping them a few times, although I suppose I could have stuck the things on the clothesline, now that I think about it!
They look brand new now! I accidentally left them out in the rain a few times, and I did not want mildew stains on my clothes (ick). Better than tossing em! Most of mine are vintage because the spring is much sturdier, and they aren't the easiest things to find sometimes.
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Phirefly
Farmgirl in Training
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Stacy
Damascus
new brunswick
Canada
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Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 1:24:57 PM
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Ohh that's a great idea. I will have to do that this week. Thank you.
Stacy
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
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cj
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 10:55:54 PM
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 3:14:00 PM
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I'm not sure...but you could maybe also try lemon juice and water and setting them in the sun. I don't use bleach for many things, but when I have something that is really mildewy, I do use it then.
FarmGirl #1390
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 8:42:38 PM
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cj6, I've done research on how to get rid of mold in the house and what I found was that vinegar is the best to use because it doesn't have a toxic-to-your-lungs "chemical reaction" like bleach does with mold. I have had the best success with the vinegar. Add some tea tree oil to it to kill the mold 'fungus' spores and to freshen the air.
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Lorraine Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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lorraine
salt point
ny
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 07:02:21 AM
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washing soda is what i used with water i let them soak over night. they came out like new.
you can substute washing soda for bleach for almost anything
LorraineMichelle
Farmgirl #3007
Chickens are like potato chips...
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 07:24:37 AM
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Where do you find washing soda? I want to make some laundry detergent and have not been able to locate it locally.
Debi
herb19355
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 07:52:53 AM
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Debi, it can be VERY hard to find. Some people just have to order it online. We are fortunate enough to have it in one of our locally owned grocery stores. Our WalMart does not carry it, BTW. I would recommend calling smaller, locally owned grocery/variety stores to see if they carry Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda. Make SURE it's not baking soda...lots of people have never heard of washing soda.
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