Should I try to clean the green mold off my baby’s crib?

Florida girl at heart asked:


Our garage recently flooded. My daughter’s crib was being stored there. Although we raised the crib out of the water’s way, it still ended up getting a light dusting of green mold (as did all my baby gear). The crib is a finished cherry wood and is about 6 years old. My husband and I are wondering if we can remove the mold with bleach solution (baby #2 is on the way), or should we throw it out? Any thoughts or suggestions regarding treatment would be appreciated!
My husband and I looked at the crib, and decided to pitch it. Maybe if it was our bed, we’d give it a go, but bcs it’s the baby’s and more spores could be hiding in cervices after it’s cleaned, we decided to play it safe. Thanks for all of your input!!!

Scott

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4 Responses to “Should I try to clean the green mold off my baby’s crib?”

1. ra63 Says:
   March 28th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

   Reginald

   I think you should throw it out and buy a new one. You could kill the mold with clorox, but since you baby will probably, at some time, chew on the rail. I wouldn’t risk it.

2. mannie Says:
   March 31st, 2009 at 5:35 pm

   Ricardo

   throw it out because using bleach could spoil every thing so its best for the baby

3. Blondie_chick Says:
   April 2nd, 2009 at 2:48 am

   Lois

   well u should try to clean it so your daughter doesnt get sick so clean it with bleach or the clorox sanitizing spray then wipe the mold off

4. dngrrngr62 Says:
   April 2nd, 2009 at 6:37 pm

   Jesse

   as long as the finish is good it should be fine after cleaning. if there is any raw or bare wood where water soaked in,throw it away