bug stains???

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vada - 14 Jan 2007 18:47 GMT

has anyone else had clothing in their closet that looks like possible insect
urine. i just washed an old sweatshirt that i haven't worn this season that
had a couple of yellow stains on the shoulder. luckily it was white and i
used clorox.

i just cleaned out my closets and didn't vaccuum up any droppings. do you
think it could be crickets? thats the only insects i've ever noticed
inside.

just curious.

thanks,

vada

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Marcia Pease - 14 Jan 2007 19:37 GMT

> has anyone else had clothing in their closet that looks like possible
> insect urine. i just washed an old sweatshirt that i haven't worn
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> vada

It's mold. Presoaking in cold water, then washing hot or warm, may
remove a lot of the staining without bleach.

Crickets and mold require humidity. Borax will stop crickets and mold.
If you intend to store a garment where mold may attack, you could wet it (
by spraying or soaking) with water containing borax, then let it dry. I
doubt that trace of borax would bother a person who wore the garment
without first washing it.

Until next time,
Marcey

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bug stains???