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Mouldy Basket

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I have been using a wicker basket to hold DS bath toys (not very clever of me i know) and surprise surprise it has gone mouldy. Any ideas how i can get this off or do i have to throw it away? :confused:

had a brief look through mega index and couldnt see anything, maybe noone else is as stupid as me:o
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  • Jolaaled
    Jolaaled Posts: 1,063 Forumite
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    I'd try a weak solution of water and bleach, as the bleach should kill off the mould and stop it being too smelly! ( not too much, as you don't want to soak the wicker..try to dry off right away).
  • I have been using a wicker basket to hold DS bath toys (not very clever of me i know) and surprise surprise it has gone mouldy. Any ideas how i can get this off or do i have to throw it away? :confused:

    had a brief look through mega index and couldnt see anything, maybe noone else is as stupid as me:o

    Just noticed mine tonight and it is the same, so you are not alone.

    Will try the bleach solution tomorrow :D
    It's easier to get forgiveness than to ask permission ;)
  • janb5
    janb5 Posts: 2,673 Forumite
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    I`d be carefulwith the bleach as it will spoil the wicker. How about putting it in the airing cupboard to dry out and/ordrying it with a hairdryer.. I would try some diluted vinegar on the mouldand maybe use cottonbuds so as not to over wet it.HTH.
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