Dear Wendyl,
Help! Last winter my net curtains became full of mildew all along the bottom hems, even though the windows were dried with a cloth and opened first thing in the morning. Try as I might, I am not making any progress. Is it also possible to treat them before winter damp sets in to keep mildew away? Your help would be appreciated,
Noeline White, Ngongotaha
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