How to safely deal with clothing & linens that have been exposed to Toxic Mold For clothing & linens (Towels, sheets, bedding, curtains, table cloths & fabric napkins, pillow covers, seat covers, robes, jackets) : all visible moldy fabric is a loss and must be thrown away.
All other clothing & linens under 1/2 inch thick: |
NOTE: Washes 1, 2 and 3 apply ONLY to trying to "SAVE ITEMS" from a moldy environment. Washes 1, 2 and 3 should happen "away" from the moldy home and NEVER brought to the new clean space before washing. Ideas are: Laundry mats, outside laundry facilities, garage laundry rooms, someone elses mud room, or |
What happens if I have done all of the steps and I am still reacting to my clothing or linens? If 1, 2 and 3 are not successful and someone is still reacting, this means they are highly sensitive and no amount of washing is going to stop that person from reacting. Only a very small percentage of people STILL react after going through 3 washes and ongoing washing of their clothing and linens. If you are STILL reacting it is advised to throw them all away and buy new clothes. |