Thanks to all for the information.

Further clarification: I do have a white fitted sheet with bad mildew
staining, which the washing machine hasn't been able to clean, but my just
discard it. The main problem is colored upholstery fabric.

Charles

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Bleach is the best known mildew killer. Depending on how tough the job is,
what needs to be cleaned and your desperation level you need to spray and
wash away (if upholstery considered, otherwise you may leave it to dry)
with
a diluted bleach 1 to 10 or 20 (just a guess ...???). I've done it many
times on different occasions and different tasks. White-wall cleaner seems
to be also bleach based. Tilex and mildew-removers-cleaners work well too.
Try with a really weak solution first. Do the color test. On fabrics 2-3
tablespoons per liter. Spray it over the part of area. wait 5-30 min. Use
lots of white (10%) viegear solution (same proportions or stronger) to
terminate bleaching afterwards. Vinigear is used to stabilize fabric dyes
so
I doubt if it's going to leave any stains whatsoever. After cleaning keep
your cabin dry and well ventilated.