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" Fabric 1. Take the item outside and brush off as much mildew as possible. This will prevent scattering the mold spores in the house. 2. Do one of the following: If chlorine bleach is safe for the fabric, launder, using chlorine bleach and the hottest water that&amp;#039;s safe for the fabric. If chlorine bleach is not safe for the fabric, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water for at least 30 minutes, and then launder. 3. If possible, take the item outside and let it dry thoroughly in the sunlight. Upholstery 1. If possible, take the item outdoors and brush off as much mildew as possible. This will prevent scattering the mold spores in the house. If this isn&amp;#039;t possible, vacuum the surface to draw out more of the mildew. Afterward, replace the vacuum-cleaner bag or remove the canister and clean outside. 2. Mix one cup of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - the resulting fumes are hazardous) with one cup of cool water. 3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stains with the ammonia solution. 4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears. 6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the ammonia solution. 7. Dry thoroughly. Use a fan or a hair dryer on the &amp;quot;cool&amp;quot; setting to facilitate drying. Carpet If there are mildew stains on the surface of the carpet, you must be careful not to add any more moisture to the area. 1. Vacuum the surface to draw out as much of the mildew as possible. Afterward, replace the vacuum-cleaner bag or remove the canister and clean outside. 2. Vigorously mix one tablespoon liquid laundry detergent and two cups cool water to create a froth of suds. 3. Using a damp cloth, apply the suds to the stained area. Sponge gently. Repeat until the stain disappears. 4. Rinse. 5. Thoroughly dry the area.  Deep Down Mildew If moisture and mildew have seeped through to the carpet backing and/or the carpet pad, or you can&amp;#039;t thoroughly clean and dry the upholstery, call in the services of a cleaning professional. The presence of mold and mildew in your home can cause serious health problems. Your Vacuum and Mold When you are changing the vacuum bag after removing mold, do it outdoors so there&amp;#039;s no chance of releasing mold spores in your home. For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s Stain Rescue "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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