Mould/mildew on beesuit

[Eddie_H]

Just thought I would mention before I resorted to getting any repairs done

My bee suit (top half) having been left in my shed has developed Mould/mildew. Not sure which (it’s black). One particular concentrated area and more spread over the rest,including inside and outside of the hood . Washed it couple times,without making much of a difference.

Been looking into cleaning and removing this first,if possible. But having read that black Mould/mildew can be damaging to your health,is it worth trying to remove this? Would some spores still remain?

 

[Poly Hive]

Have you tried Vanish?

PH

 

[Stiffy]

Just thought I would mention before I resorted to getting any repairs done

My bee suit (top half) having been left in my shed has developed Mould/mildew. Not sure which (it’s black). One particular concentrated area and more spread over the rest,including inside and outside of the hood . Washed it couple times,without making much of a difference.

Been looking into cleaning and removing this first,if possible. But having read that black Mould/mildew can be damaging to your health,is it worth trying to remove this? Would some spores still remain?

Had the same on a Simon the Beek jacket, bleach was the only thing that worked and got rid of it. Be very careful to make sure bleach doesn't ruin your suit though, maybe test a small area first?
S

 

[citrus]

Just thought I would mention before I resorted to getting any repairs done

My bee suit (top half) having been left in my shed has developed Mould/mildew. Not sure which (it’s black). One particular concentrated area and more spread over the rest,including inside and outside of the hood . Washed it couple times,without making much of a difference.

Been looking into cleaning and removing this first,if possible. But having read that black Mould/mildew can be damaging to your health,is it worth trying to remove this? Would some spores still remain?

I had a bit of this ... so moved it inside and it dried out and now it just looks a bit scruffy but is fine

 

[Murox]

They soaking it in soda then launder. Bleach will work, all black mould killers are based on bleach as far as I know.

 

[deemann1]

My bee suit was destroyed with black mold after leaving it in shed , I think it's not a great idea folding up a sweaty bee suit lesson learned

 

[enrico]

Had the same with my first suit. Always store it in the dry and warm. Lived with the mould for 25 years till my second suit!!!! Still alive!
E

 

[Beefriendly]

Try using Milton's fluid...sterilises and gently bleaches.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

strong hypochloride solution, soak for 30 minutes or so then chuck it (still wet) into the washing machine on a normal cycle

 

[Beefriendly]

For best results try every suggestion sequentially....if it's not whiter than white after that then you get's yer money back

 

[Eddie_H]

Have you tried Vanish?

PH

Rubbed it with baking soda paste. Then washing machine. Didn’t really have a difference

 

[Eddie_H]

Had the same on a Simon the Beek jacket, bleach was the only thing that worked and got rid of it. Be very careful to make sure bleach doesn't ruin your suit though, maybe test a small area first?
S

Yeah will test small first.

Speaking of Simon the BK, are his cheap jackets worth getting? Need one for my part time assistant and thought it might do the trick

 

[Stiffy]

Yeah will test small first.

Speaking of Simon the BK, are his cheap jackets worth getting? Need one for my part time assistant and thought it might do the trick

I use one for most visits and find it very good, but I have very calm bees. Any swarms or over agitated bees, I wear a full BBWear suit
S

 

[Eddie_H]

Tried spray bleach. Works very well.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

I use one for most visits and find it very good, but I have very calm bees. Any swarms or over agitated bees, I wear a full BBWear suit
S

My favorite garb is a Abelo jacket and round veil, worn with a pair of cheap Asda work jeans. Only once had a sting through the jeans when I stopped down and trapped a bee behind my knee.
Worked fine sorting out a few aggressive hives.