Ok so my son has a lot of bath toys that are squirt toys and sometimes all the water doesn't come out. Lately I have noticed that they are turning black on the inside. Well I threw them away but I was wondering if it is mold or not? And is it harmful? Please only serious answers
2006-10-16 12:54:58 · 36 answers · asked by wisegal 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Black most likely could be mold, and mold should not be ignored. Then again don't believe all the "Sky is Falling" types. Remember while some mold grows in homes and kills people, while others heal people everyday (Pencillian). Always use cleaners proven to prevent disease and bacterial spread (10:1 bleach), but remember that many disinfectants are now being blamed for superresilient strains like MRSA and overprotected children have higher incidents of Asthma and Allergies. So what is the best answer for your children? Guess we all have to wait for all the world experts to figure this one out, they have only been working on it for 40 years, they should have the problem solved soon.
2006-10-16 13:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by trooperthorntton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup mold throw them out gross....happens to all the bath toys try bleaching them about once a week and that should solve the problem and yes mold is harmful...can cause upper respiratory problems
2006-10-16 12:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by - 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's mildew. I usually throw them away too, but if it's a real favorite I put a mixture of bleach and water in the sink with the drain plugged and get the toy full of bleachy water and squirt it back out. Repeat several times, and this should temporarily get rid of the black, though it will come back with time of course.
2006-10-16 17:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is mold. I threw all of those toys away. At babies r us they have bath flutes. They are clear so you can see right inside of them. My kids love them. Those are the only water toys (that fill with water) that I will get my kids.
2006-10-16 14:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. Bathrooms are breeding grounds for mold. It can be inside plastic, but also behind your sink tops, even in the place where the sink fits into the counter. You are a good and wise mother to be alert to this danger. Mold can damage the health in a serious way.
2006-10-16 12:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
~~~You did the right thing,,,throwing them away, yes, sounds like mold. And yes could be very unhealthy, especially when it gets into your childs bath water. You will have fun taking him shopping for some new bath toys !!!
2006-10-16 12:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by ~~Penny~~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's mold and yes, it's harmful. Bleach the toys at least once a week.
Gross.
2006-10-16 12:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by SouthernBelle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mold inside - not worth keeping - use mesh bags for hanging the new ones and make sure they are squeezed out after bathing.
2006-10-16 12:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. Wash his toys in a bleach solution and wash them THROUGHLY before returning them to the tub. It's probably not the infamous black mold. It's more than likely mildew, no need to worry unless he has mold allergies.
2006-10-16 12:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by pkingman1274 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. It's definitely mold. The same mold that forms on bathtub showers. Very dangerous and bad for respiratory health.
2006-10-16 12:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by djprall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋