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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Mold in new garbage can
I purchased a new garbage can 2 weeks ago because the other one was getting disgusting, and I was sick of cleaning it. It also would grow mold every 2 weeks in the bottom of it ....
I took the garbage bag out of the can this morning and theres mold in the new one!! How do I stop getting mold in my garbage can!?!
Re: Mold in new garbage can
Do you live in a really high moisture area? There has to be very specific conditions for mold to grow. I've had the same can for 4 years and I've never had mold in the bottom.
Did you clean it last week between changing bags? If it's not completely dry before you put the new bag in the moisture will get stuck between the can and the plastic bag and mold will grow. Especially if it's warm and damp.
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bleach can actually help mold grow.
distilled white vinegar is safe, natural, and highly effective against mold.
This article is talking about building materials but touches on bleach's limitations when not used used on hard, non-porous surfaces. It also touches on the hazardous nature of bleach.
This article is interesting as well.
While those are both commercial sites, the information has been well-documented. The EPA does not recommend using bleach to kill mold because of the dangerous off-gassing that occurs and the probability that the mold will return due to the high water content of bleach and the porosity of the surface. To kill mold you must kill the roots. Plus, It is extremely harmful to humans and animals. Vinegar is completely non-toxic and highly effective on any surface on which it is safe to use.