- 1). Visually inspect the blanket to make sure there are no remaining mildew spores on it. If there are, brush them away with a cloth or brush over the trash can or outside to prevent the spores from becoming airborne in your home.
- 2). Pretreat all mildew stains. Squeeze lemon juice directly on the entire stain and sprinkle table salt over the whole area. Scrub the salt into the fabric with a clean cloth or sponge and allow the blanket to sit outside in the sunshine for four to five hours.
- 3). Wash the blanket in the hottest water possible and add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. Omit the detergent.
- 4). Wash the blanket a second time with detergent. Using a scented detergent such as Mrs. Meye'rs Clean Day can give your blanket a pleasant new aroma.
- 5). Add liquid fabric softener during the rinse cycle per the directions on the label.
- 6). Hang the blanket outside to dry in the sunshine if possible. If weather doesn't permit that, put the blanket in the dryer on the hottest setting possible.
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