mould (mold)

[peterbaz]

hello folks ive been helping a friend move into her flat we've noticed what we think is mould its white powder which shes noticed on her clothes . the flat did have damp but thats cured but it has'nt cured the mould any ideas ????

[Old_Geezer]

Presumably the mould is resident on her clothes ? As otherwise it would need to be still on the house and getting on the clothes and you imply the house mould is no more. If the house mould still exists you need to tackle that separately.

If on the clothes alone, the fact that you cleared the house of mould may not help. If it is just a powder can it not be washed out ? If it is a stain though it may be non-removable.

[peterbaz]

she's washed the white dust off but it returns theres no damp in the bedroom wondering if a couple of air bricks would cure it

[Old_Geezer]

If there is no damp it seems rather odd to me. Sure it is mould, not plaster dust or something ?

[peterbaz]

no its mould alright wondering if the mould needs cleaning off altogether can it multiply if all is'nt removed

[boxtops]

You'd need to wash the clothes and dry them in another room, then see what happens.

[Old_Geezer]

Sure but it needs the right conditions. Unless you are putting away damp clothes into a dark wardrobe ?

[deggers316]

if its under the arms it antiperspirant stain. hard to get out

[peterbaz]

that may be it i know the worst effected was a leather jacket and i dont know if it was put away after being worn in the rain i'll try drying everything and see what happens thanks old geezer