Calran

Here is a website that may help youhttp://blacktoxicmolds.com/borax-kill-mold.php

Good luck Caroline

Caswews

My DD is an avid fan of Lysol and that Oxiclean .. maybe try that wash it twice (once in Lysol and the 2nd time in Oxiclean). That is what she uses to clean almost everything in the wash and around her house (besides vinegar in the kitchen and bathrooms-x 4 bathrooms-they have a big house !LOL).

Rubesgirl

I would definitely be careful breathing around the fabric and handling it if it is moldy. A surgical mask and gloves might be beneficial to you. That being said, I would try to salvage what I could. Oxi-clean is a great remover of odors and discoloration. I would give it a try with detergent in very hot water and dry the fabrics in the sun, if possible. Also, the use of color catchers in the washer might be helpful in case some of the fabrics' colors run. Good luck, whatever you deccide to do.

Alondra

If there's quite a bit of mildew, I'd also seriously consider wearing a mask before you start unfolding the fabrics. Mildew is a pernicious thing - the little spores go everywhere, and they absolutely LOVE the inside of your lungs. I'm pretty frugal myself, but I won't deal with mildewed stuff for any reason. Some things just aren't worth the risk! But if you are determined to salvage them, Neesie's advice is sound... a separate container OUTSIDE. Remember, your a/c picks up those spores and spreads them around your house. Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they aren't there. This is a good example of being penny-wise and pound foolish.

One last thought... if you do try to save them, dry them flat on the grass in the morning, when the nascent chlorine from the dew being evaporated by the sunlight will help kill any remaining spores (which you can count on being there... mildew doesn't go away easily).

Alondra

Whew! Good choice... wise lady. I don't care what wonderful fabrics you may have tossed... the danger from the mold was far more than it was worth, in terms of your health and that of your family. Excellent choice!

suern3

I agree with your decision to throw it away, also. No way would I want to handle it enough to even try to save, just not worth it!

MimiBug123

I think you made a wise, though sad, decision. You certainly don't want mold spores flying all around! They're there, whether you can see them or not.

mom-6

I understand your reasons for tossing it all, but I'm a rescuer at heart and would not be able to do so...just saying...I'd only toss what still had stains after washing in oxyclean.

emlee51

I have no advice, but thanks to everyone for the tips...you learn everything on this board!

Dakota Girl

If you are able to reclaim some of this fabric, I would not use it for quilts etc that will be used by babies or children.
Mold spores are tough to get rid of and some people (like my daughter) are very allergic to mold. Good Luck