Oh no! My winter squash, cucumbers, and peas are failing. Can anybody tell me why and what, if anything, I can do about it? Pictures inside.
[more inside]
posted by Scientist
on Jan 9, 2013 -
15 answers
I want to use my unfinished basement as a workout space and have laid down some interlocking foam tiles on the bare concrete floor. However, the floor under the tiles has started showing mildew after a few weeks in place. How can I set up a comfortable workout space in a typically humid but not wet basement without having to lift the tiles every couple of months to scrub out the mildew?
[more inside]
posted by wexford_arts
on Feb 13, 2012 -
13 answers
Ewww, my summer sandals (technically a water shoe) have visible mildew or mold in them! Help me fix this. Plus, now I'm paranoid about all my shoes and I physically can't smell. Special snowflake details inside.
[more inside]
posted by vegartanipla
on Jan 17, 2012 -
9 answers
There is a mold or mildew problem under the kitchen sink in my new apartment. My allergies are a curse that cause me to detect smells that normal people can't, and my landlord can't smell it and thinks I might be crazy.
[more inside]
posted by Dilemma
on Sep 28, 2011 -
7 answers
Laundry intervention! Washed clothes, but no dryer and no space to line-dry...how can I make it so my clothes are minimally wrinkled and mildewy in the morning?
[more inside]
posted by threeants
on Sep 18, 2011 -
19 answers
I need to repaint a section of damaged-and-repaired sheetrock above my shower, but I can't seem to get the primer (Killz, anti-fungal and water-based) to stick. It goes on okay, but peels away at a touch.
[more inside]
posted by pla
on Sep 10, 2011 -
8 answers
My garment bag reeks like mildew and I need to put a suit in it for a trip on Tuesday. There are no same day cleaners near by. What should I do?
posted by mizrachi
on Jul 31, 2011 -
16 answers
You guys are my last hope: is there anything I can do to remove the mildew smell from my Aeropress plunger? It turns out I accidentally put the Aeropress away without removing the used coffee "puck" first — and it stayed that way for weeks. Of course, the rubber end of the plunger has a mildew smell, which seems invincible. We removed the rubber bit and I've tried covering it with baking soda, soaking it in vinegar, soaking it in vinegar and soda, soaking in dilute bleach, and then dilute peroxide. THEN... my husband sanded down the rubber end a bit, and I tried it all over again, to no avail.
[more inside]
posted by taz
on Aug 11, 2010 -
23 answers
My huge fancy stone-tile shower is growing mold like crazy. What can I use to clean this up that won't hurt the septic tank?
[more inside]
posted by jeoc
on Apr 21, 2010 -
13 answers
After working in the rain for 3 days straight and never having enough time to dry all the way out during those 3 days, one of my work boots smells punguntly of mildew. There's no footy smell, only mildew. Is there any way to get rid of it and save the boot? I imagine the mildew isn't doing any favours for the binding or the fabrics either.
posted by Evstar
on Aug 17, 2009 -
5 answers
I think my work place is causing respiratory problems for me. How do I go about proving it?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2009 -
8 answers
BugFilter: Unbeknownst to us, water got under our kitchen flooring. The bad section has been pulled up and cleaned but I'm seeing some small bugs in that general area. Help!
[more inside]
posted by pghjezebel
on Aug 1, 2009 -
5 answers
When I get in the shower I smell that earthy smell associated with mold. Help me figure out what the source may be!
[more inside]
posted by GleepGlop
on Jan 26, 2009 -
12 answers
The hip flask I haven't used in a year smelled like mildew when I opened it. I last used it to hold a cream-based liqueur. Is it safe to use? How can I clean it properly?
[more inside]
posted by cadge
on Jan 16, 2009 -
23 answers
After 4 months in storage, my red microsuede couch is now a gray velvet couch. Can I clean mildew from microsuede? How?
[more inside]
posted by Lou Stuells
on Nov 29, 2008 -
4 answers
Last Wednesday I was assaulted by a foul smell in my front (guest) bathroom. I have been trying to pinpoint the cause for several days. I'm about to go out of town and need advice on what to do, especially since I'm extremely broke and have tried all the usual methods of attack. Details inside...
[more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Oct 27, 2008 -
13 answers
What is the better mold & mildew prophylaxis: a steam cleaner, a dehumidifier, or something else?
[more inside]
posted by jedicus
on Sep 10, 2008 -
9 answers
Can someone tell me where a mildew smell in my car might be coming from on rainy days if there are no apparent leaks?
[more inside]
posted by supertouchme
on May 19, 2008 -
13 answers
What is the strange smell emanating from certain areas of our apartment? It's very strong and sour, like boiled cabbage...and it's confined to the front hallway and the bathroom.
[more inside]
posted by cowboy_sally
on Apr 6, 2008 -
9 answers
Is it possible to "seal" furniture in a plastic bag to protect it from mold while stored in a basement? Please help me protect my inheritance until I have a bigger house!
[more inside]
posted by intermod
on Jan 20, 2008 -
15 answers
Our kitchen sponge starts to smell like mildew after less than a week of normal use. We use a standard "scrubby" sponge that has an abrasive side and an absorbent sponge side. Has anybody else experienced this problem, and if so, what did you do about it, or do you have any general advice about keeping sponges from mildewing quickly?
[more inside]
posted by ezrainch
on Aug 13, 2007 -
37 answers
I have 2 related questions about sump pumps.
1) Will bleach damage the pump?
2) Is there a way to monitor the pump for failure (or the water level which would tell me the same thing) easily?
[more inside]
posted by GrumpyMonkey
on Jul 24, 2007 -
9 answers
How do I prevent or treat mold, or any other kind of growth, on a couch in a screened in porch?
[more inside]
posted by jjbb
on Apr 26, 2007 -
3 answers
Know of any car care specialists in or around Brooklyn that can make my car stop smelling so bad?
[more inside]
posted by blapst
on Mar 27, 2007 -
5 answers
I have a ceramic water crock and have recently noted an odd taste in the water that it dispenses. I've tried pouring several kettles of boiling water through it, and running the water through the spout, with no results.
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for cleaning out the crock, getting rid of the strange mildew-ey taste..?
posted by atlatl
on Jul 5, 2006 -
6 answers
Are there environmentally friendly ways of cleaning the bathroom, especially to remove mildew from the grout around the shower?
[more inside]
posted by occhiblu
on Jun 27, 2006 -
20 answers
MildewFilter: Is there a way to remove mildew off of a painted indoor wall without bleaching/stripping the paint?
[more inside]
posted by spiderskull
on Apr 9, 2006 -
7 answers
ApartmentFilter: Is it financially safe to not clean up impeccably when moving out of an apartment, or will a landlord normally go after you for money over and above the security deposit, if they think enough work was involved?
[more inside]
posted by -harlequin-
on Jan 26, 2006 -
17 answers
Does bleach need to be neutralized after the mildew is cleaned, and before painting? Bad mildew in the tenant's bathroom. Scrubbed with 1:2 bleach:water to great success. After it is rinsed, then dries thoroughly, can it be primed and painted, or does it have to be neutralized, or ??
posted by theora55
on Jul 19, 2005 -
6 answers
