If the pram or stroller is covered in mould, it isn’t destined for landfill. Mould can be effectively and safely removed from textiles using chlorine bleach. Salvaging mouldy items prevents landfill and saves you money.
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Overview
Prams and strollers can be expensive items, and unfortunately, they can get quite dirty, sometimes even covered in mould. Our instructions show how to clean prams and strollers and remove mould. Save money and save the item from landfill at the same time.
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Facebook resources
Members of our Clean Cloth Nappies Facebook group have access to in-depth posts and discussions on:
- Cleaning prams
- Flooded textiles
- Mouldy clothing
- Member showcase: saving a pram from landfill
- Members showcase: Bugaboo Fox
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chemical disinfectants: Guideline for disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities, 2008 (March 23, 2022) <https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/disinfection-methods/chemical.html>.
- K A Reynolds, S Boone, K R Bright and C P Gerba, Occurrence of household mold and efficacy of sodium hypochlorite disinfectant, 2012 (March 23, 2022) <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23016564/>.
- S C Wilson, C Wu, L A Andriychuk, J M Martin, T L Brasel, C A Jumper and D C Straus, Effect of chlorine dioxide gas on fungi and mycotoxins associated with Sick Building Syndrome, 2005 (March 23, 2022) <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16151130/>.
- Z A Mohamad, Stachybotrys chartarum: Its identification and response to antimicrobial treatment and prevention, 2018.
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