How to Use mildew in a Sentence

mildew

noun

• The basement's damp walls were covered with mildew.
• In the soil is what looks like white dusty mold or mildew or...?
  — oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2022
• Rinse leaves in the morning to wash away mildew spores.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2022
• If the air is not humid and the wood stays dry, the mildew should not come back.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
• Besides the sewage issues, there was no door on the unit and mildew on the walls.
  — Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Apr. 2022
• Early in the day, use a hose to rinse leaves hinting at mildew.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
• If left unchecked, this sticky residue can lead to black fungus and mildew.
  — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
• Worse, the moisture can seep into the fibers and result in mold and mildew.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2023
• These yarns are durable enough to resist mold, mildew, stains, and UV rays.
  — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
• Rye walks me through the now-empty buildings, the air aquatic and heavy with the smell of mildew.
  — Andrea Stanley, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Apr. 2022
• The spheres are the right size for little hands to grasp, and their tight seal prevents mold and mildew growth.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
• Plus, this will even keep the formation of mildew at bay.
  — Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
• Allow the bleach to remain on the surface for 10-20 minutes to kill the mildew.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021
• Fun kicks into high gear, but so does dirt, mildew, and mold.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
• Water early in the day so the leaves have time to dry out before night and don’t mildew.
  — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
• Wet leaves in the cool hours are susceptible to molds and mildew.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
• Eggers’s script said that the scene should smell of mildew and rot, with human bones sticking out of the mud.
  — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022
• Made of 100% polyester, the fabric repels water to help keep mold and mildew away.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
• He’s been battling a persistent cough and keeps the fan on full blast to chase off a smell of mildew.
  — Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
• Mold, mildew, and graying don't stand a chance on white towels against the power of bleach.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2022
• Everyone at Hicks High is more than ready for the smell of popcorn in the gym to replace the smell of mold and mildew.
  — New York Times, 8 Mar. 2022
• The set's steel-frame chairs are wrapped in all-weather PE rattan that won't fade, rot, or mildew.
  — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2022
• Also, rinse leaves with water early in the day to wash away mildew spores.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2023
• If the water doesn’t destroy the puppets, they’ll soon be covered in mold and mildew.
  — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
• If the wood is blotchy or black with mildew, scrub with a teak cleaner and a synthetic or brass pad.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
• Management sent someone to the unit to clean out the air ducts so the apartment wouldn’t smell like mildew, Clyburn said.
  — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2022
• Also of concern is mold and mildew, as well as dust and dander.
  — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2021
• Mold and mildew stains are not easy to get rid of, even with the best advice and instructions from experts.
  — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
• To take one literal step at a time means seeing what's burrowing in the cracks, noticing the moss and mildew that's accumulated.
  — Lauren Depino, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
• When the fire-extinguishing work is done, to prevent mold and mildew, the plane’s bottom floor opens, allowing a full cleaning and drying out between baths.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024