{"id":44,"date":"2020-06-16T11:24:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T10:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photo-canvas.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2020-06-16T11:24:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T10:24:41","slug":"remove-mildew-from-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photo-canvas.com\/blog\/?p=44","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Mildew From Canvas Fabric Guaranteed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether it\u2019s a fabulous print of\nyour favourite landscape or a treasured family photo, you want your canvas to always\nlook its best. However, if you hang your print in the wrong place or don\u2019t look\nafter it properly, you may notice that some pesky spots of mould start appearing\non it. Mildew can turn up on pretty much any surface where there\u2019s lots of\nmoisture, especially if they\u2019re not cleaned regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why have I got mildew on my photo canvas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve placed your canvas somewhere with a lot of humidity, such as a kitchen or bathroom, excess moisture and bacteria can build up, causing irritating black and green specs on your prints. Before we tell you how to remove mildew from canvas fabric easily, you should know that most canvases will remain in good condition when looked after properly. It\u2019s best to hang them in airy parts of the house, such as a hallway. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t put your canvases where you\u2019d like but for the best protection against mildew, always think about keeping them as dry as possible, especially if your house is prone to mould. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I clean it without ruining the photo\/design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Removing mould from such a delicate\nmaterial as a canvas can be stressful. It\u2019s different to cleaning other\nsurfaces such as windowsills and it\u2019s not as if you can just pop it in the\nwashing machine like you would with any other fabric. Canvas can be tricky and\nneeds to be treated with care. You may have questions such as what products\nshould I use? Will using water damage it? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 as long as you follow\nour guide below, you should be fine. One of the golden rules you need to\nremember is not to use bleach as although this is a great mould remover, it\nwill spoil the fabric and could blemish your picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our easy guide below, we\u2019ll tell\nyou everything you need to know about how to remove mildew from canvas fabric\nwithout damaging it, as well as giving you our best tips on how to stop it from\nhappening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step by step: How to remove mildew from canvas fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Remove your canvas from\nthe wall so that you can properly clean it and avoid damaging your walls in the\nprocess. Place it on a flat surface.<\/li>
  2. Take a clean, damp cloth\n(we would recommend using a white cloth to ensure there is no transfer of\ncolour to your canvas).<\/li>
  3. Gently rub any mouldy\nareas in small circular motions to remove it from the canvas.<\/li>
  4. If that doesn\u2019t work,\ntake a bleach free disinfectant or mould remover and spray it lightly over the\naffected areas (products containing bleach may damage your canvas).<\/li>
  5. The mould should become\ndry and crumbly, allowing you to brush the mould off gently with a soft\nbristled brush. You can repeat this several times for more stubborn patches.<\/li>
  6. Check the back of your\ncanvas for mould and repeat the same process. Even if you can\u2019t see it, mildew\nleft on the rear of the canvas can spread to the front again.<\/li>
  7. Wipe your canvas down with a dry cloth and\nleave it on a flat surface to dry.<\/li>
  8. Wait until the canvas is completely dry before\nputting it back on the wall. <\/li>
  9. If your canvas has a lot of mildew, think\nabout moving it to a different place, such as near a window. Avoid hanging your\ncanvases where there\u2019s lots of moisture such as in bathrooms, kitchens or\nutility rooms.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Where should I keep my photo canvas print?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    After following\nour simple guide on how to remove mildew from canvas fabric, your picture\nshould be mould free and looking on top form. Now you must be wondering how you\nmake sure that you don\u2019t have to keep cleaning it. Mildew grows on canvases\nwhen there are two things on it: bacteria and moisture. When choosing a\nlocation for your canvas, it\u2019s best to think of how to avoid both of these\nthings. To protect your canvas print from moisture, hang it on a dry wall in an\narea free of humidity and away from things that might produce excess water in\nthe air such as tumble dryers, washing machines or hairdryers. Hallways and\nliving rooms are usually the best locations to hang them and are an ideal place\nto display your beautiful prints for all to see. Never hang them in bathrooms\nor kitchens as these tend to produce a lot of moisture. If you want to keep\nyour canvas in your bedroom, ensure that you open the curtains every day and\nregularly ventilate the room by opening windows and doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do I stop mildew from growing on my canvas in the future?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As well as\nchoosing the right location for your print, the other way to ensure that mould\ndoesn\u2019t spoil your photos is by cleaning your canvases at regular intervals,\nideally every week or so. Spritz anti-bacterial spray onto a damp cloth (not\ndirectly onto the print) and wipe it down gently, making sure you include the\ntop, edges and back of the canvas. Remember to wipe it with a towel after and\nmake sure it\u2019s fully dry before putting it back up. If you keep getting mildew\non your prints, it could be a sign that your house is prone to mould. Always\nopen windows, particularly after using the shower or when cooking. If you have\nextractor fans, make sure you use them or consider investing in one. Mould\ndoesn\u2019t just look horrible but it\u2019s actually bad for your health as well, so\nit\u2019s best to get it sorted if it\u2019s becoming a problem in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All in all, hang your canvases in an area away from moisture, wipe them down regularly and keep your house ventilated to ensure sparkling bright prints that are clean and mould-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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