Removing Mold from Baby Clothes?

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I was putting clothing items in my washer and as I doing that I noticed that some of the clothes were wet, and a few of my son's items accidentally got into this pile and had mold on them. I am now wondering if there was any mold at all that got onto the clothes I had placed in dryer after washing, as I did not soak them.

I put regular laundry detergent into the wash and no other special chemicals. Now I'm worried that the laundry I washed may still have mold if it. It did in the first place. I washed the loads twice. How can I make sure there is no mold on these clothes now? Is it possible to have mold grow in the washer?

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Clare K.

November 8, 20130 found this helpful

Oil of Cloves is a non-toxic way of getting rid of mould. I make up a spray bottle with 3-4 drops Oil of Cloves to a full spray bottle (500ml size in Australia). If your clothes are really bad you can spray directly onto the clothes. Otherwise just spray the inside of your washing machine then add your clothes.

If you have a washing load of musty clothes you can add a couple of drops to your laundry detergent. I have used all of these methods successfully and I now keep a bottle of Oil of Cloves in my laundry for just this reason.
Oil of Cloves should be available in pharmacies or shops selling essential oils.

Grandma J
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November 15, 20130 found this helpful

I use an oxygen bleach, liquid form. Used this for over 25 years. My kids' bibs, onesies lent down to my grandchildren... all are white as can be. Can be applied directly to the stain, let set a minute and wash in the hottest water fabric can be washed it with your regular laundry detergent.

Mold or mildew... decide what you have and treat it the same way. Safe, no stinky smell.

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