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Can mold grow on plastic and, if so, is there a way to clean it?
Question: We recently bought a used plastic outdoor toy set for our children. We had planned to clean it up and put it inside in our basement. While we were able to disinfect and clean the outside of the toy with a detergent, I am concerned that there may be mold inside the toy in areas I can not reach or scrub. When held to light we can see “spots” through the plastic. We cannot tell if it is mold or dirt. Can mold grow on plastic like this and is there a way to clean it? If not should we not bring it inside our home and just leave it as an outdoor toy? Thank you for your help!
Answer: Mold can definitely grow on plastic. If there is moisture and humidity and a way for the spores to gain access, mold start to grow. Cleaning will depend on the type of toy and your ability to access and disinfect the area. If you are unable to thoroughly remove the potential mold growth then, being better safe and sorry, I would suggest you clean it as best you can and leave it as an outside toy.
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Enviromental Protection Technologies on January 7th, 2009I borrowed a portable bassinet for vacation for my 1 month old. The plastic mattress pad had multiple black dots/specks on it. I tried wiping it off with a moist wipee, but it didn’t come off. I didn’t even think it could mold until I got home. The baby did sleep on it with a sheet over it for 2 nights.
nicole on July 28th, 2009How dangerous is this?
Mold is a sensitive subject because of how it can affect health and could possibly lead to death. Good luck.
charlotte mold on August 31st, 2009