Recent questions tagged mold

Description : I just ate pot stickers that I fried with moldy butter. Will I get sick?

Last Answer : Most likely, no, you will not get sick. However, you must monitor yourself for the next 24 hours. If you feel like farting, sit on the toilet to do it just in case it's more than air. If you feel ... run to the toilet. A lot depends on your age and general health. More than likely, you'll be fine.

Description : How do I get mold out of my memory foam mattress topper?

Last Answer : rory This mildew smell may well be a very toxic mold whose fumes are dangerous. With horrid infestations of mold many houses have been abandoned in an attempt to save their lives from toxic mold. A ... with your mattress topper. I wish you well! I do not think the mildew/mold can be removed.

Description : Is this black mold?

Last Answer : It is definitely black mold. Half bleach, half water. Spray, sit, scrub, repeat.

Description : Can mold in a bathroom pop up unexpectedly and rapidly multiply, like overnight?

Last Answer : Mildew can pop up quickly under the right conditions.

Description : Can mold/mildew have this effect?

Last Answer : Yes, some people are not very good with mold/mildew at all. My neighbor is quite allergic to it and fights it by spraying hydrogen peroxide everywhere and wiping it down.

Description : Eeeck.. Toilet mold around the water line and up in the flush passages.

Last Answer : Hubby is certified in mold abatement and he usually tells people bleach. But there must be a leak that needs fixing if mold is growing.

Description : What sort of fungus/mold grows on warmed up iced tea?

Last Answer : Tea needs to be refrigerated. Also, a pinch of baking soda in the hot tea will help keep it clear. There is one mold concoction that forms on tea that is touted for its helath benefits. it is called kombucha.

Description : Have you ever had butter mold?

Last Answer : Butter does not get moldy. It will get rancid if not properly stored. Possibly some food source (ex. bread crumbs) was left on the butter and that is what turned to mold.

Description : Suspected mold and water damage inside bathroom walls: where do you start?

Last Answer : answer:I went through a similar horror after a toilet leaked from the first floor onto the ceiling of a basement stall shower. The plaster fell off, the mold collected, the paint bubbled and buckled. Call ... new toilet (and some work on the floor it stood on.) Nasty, brutish, long and expensive.

Description : Why does rye bread tend to mold sooner than wholewheat bread?

Last Answer : Perhaps it is moister? Moister bread molds more quickly. When I make potato bread, it molds very quickly because it’s so much moister than other breads, for example.

Description : Does anybody know how to get mold out of the bottom of a water bottle?

Last Answer : You need a bottle brush to thoroughly scrub them, or…you might try adding about a ¼ cup of salt, a wee bit of water and shake vigorously for scrubbing action. lol

Description : Can Mold Cause Chronic Allergies?

Last Answer : answer:Many people are allergic to mold - it's not a good thing to have constant exposure to it. I believe (and may be wrong here) that there are some types of mold that are actually toxic to all humans ... , I can see it reacting to other substances, too. You need to get rid of that mold, or move.

Description : How do I get of mold out of my shower walls ?

Last Answer : Have you tried using bleach? You might have to let it sit for a little while before you rinse.

Description : Mold in caulking around the shower?

Last Answer : Did you try straight bleach? That works for me.

Description : What should we do about our mold and centipede problem?

Last Answer : Would you happen to have a picture? It is just hard to visualize the extent of the damage.

Description : Is it okay to eat fruit with a bit of mold?

Last Answer : Toss them. All the other ones have mold on them. It just isn’t visible yet. And take them back to where you bought them to get your money back.

Description : Is it better to leave the shower curtain open or closed when not in use?

Last Answer : We usually draw it closed after showers, since it’s a lot easier to clean tile than the curtain. I have found this extends the life of the liner shower curtain, which gets replaced about 4 times a year.

Description : I just ate some moldy butter. Should I be worried?

Last Answer : You’ll probably be fine. You may get a bit queezy in the short run…. But I would imagine you’ll be totally fine with an a few hours…. If you’re really nervous about it, drink a lot of water, that usually helps.

Description : What does Black Mold smell like?

Last Answer : It smells like mold, like old shower or something like that.

Description : How To Make Mold Removers

Last Answer : Removing Mold and Mildew Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this mold removing spray solution. I've used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, in a musty ... . You can also use these products alone to remove mold stains: Hydrogen Peroxide Fels Naptha Castile Soap

Description : How to Mold Candy

Last Answer : How to Mold Candy Candies are a favorite for all children and many adults. Getting to make and mold your own candy is a fun activity to do, and a great way to personalize gift baskets or the ... your candy molds and put them away. You can use them for molding gelatin, butter or even chocolate.