Removing Mildew from Carpets and Rugs - DIY Method:

1. If the carpet is 100% solution dyed olefin (polypropylene), spray bleach onto the mildewed area & leave 1 hour; blot with water; dry blot with white towels. CAUTION: Do not get on any other surfaces!
2. If not 100% solution dyed olefin, blot with a solution of 1/4 of a cup of liquid HAND dish washing detergent per cup of lukewarm water. Blot with a solution of 2 tablespoons of HOUSEHOLD ammonia per cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
3. NOTE: Black mildew on fabric indicates probable severe irreversible damage. Be extremely careful - the fabric is probably very weak!
4. MediClean Disinfectant Spray^® and Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution^® can be successfully used to treat mildew on most surfaces.
5. If unsuccessful:
   1. Call the Bane-Clene locator service at 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!) for a professional in your zip code area.
   2. Or use our Find a Cleaner function to locate a cleaner in your area.

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