Tip #21: Fighting the battle with mildew...Are you winning?

I haven't had much mildew in our home in New Mexico but I remember how bad it was in Houston. I constantly fought it and it always seemed to win. Some of  you may be fighting the battle now. This is for you.

My sister Tara told us the other day that she heard a tip on how to get rid of the mildew. It worked for her and my mom. Hope it works for you!

TUB: Soak cotton balls in bleach. Place one bleach-soaked cotton ball on each corner of the tub. Leave for 1 to 2 hours. When you come back, the mildew should be gone. Remove cotton balls & rinse.

SINK: Soak cotton balls in bleach. Place one bleach-soaked cotto nball on each corner of the inside of the sink. Leave for 1 to 2 hours. When you come back, the mildew should be gone. Remove cotton balls & rinse.

WINDOW: Try placing 2 bleach-soaked cotton balls on either side of the window seal. Leave for 1 to 2 hours. When you come back, the mildew should be gone. Remove cotton ball & wipe clean. If your window seal is wood or painted wood, place on a saucer or piece of foil.

PREVENTING MILDEW

WAX IT: Clean the grout, tile and shower stalls well. Apply a small amount of liquid car wax to the bathroom, then polish. I've hear it keeps things moisture and mildew-proof for up to a year.

VINEGAR: Fill an old spray bottle with vinegar. After each shower, spray shower walls, tiles, curtains and doors. The vinegar will kill the mold bacteria before mildew has a chance to get started, remove soap scum, and body oils. Vinegar is also an effective mildew and odor remover.