I have stored my baby car seat in our garage for 3 months, but as the garage is damp and only used for storage, when I retrieved the car seat it had black/green mould dots all over it.
I tried sponging to no avail and then I tried putting the cover in the wash but it only removed the green powdery mould not the black dots.
I have a new baby due in 4 weeks and I am desperate to get the car seat cleaned and ready for her arrival... Any ideas? PLEASE HELP!!
2007-02-17 02:50:23 · 9 answers · asked by gellygoggles 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If you remove the cover and find more mold on the plastic and foam parts then you need to destroy the seat and throw it away. If the problem is just on the cover, call the manufacture of the seat and inquire about purchasing a new cover to replace the moldy cover and harness straps, if necessary. Be sure to read the manual carefully before using any sort of solvents, detergents or harsh chemicals (like bleach) anywhere on the seat. The solvents, detergents and harsh chemicals can break down the fibers in the harness straps increasing the potential for failure in an accident. Do not take a chance with your beautiful newborn's safety.
2007-02-17 05:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by amom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Car Seat Storage
2016-12-12 10:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take the chance of using it in present condition.
However, if you decide to do so, make sure you check the manual when cleaning the harness straps. Majority of manufacturers only allow the straps to be cleaned with a damp sponge. They cannot be submersed, you cannot use cleaners.
The sun is also a fantastic mold remover.
Alternatively, you can contract the manufacturer, and for a fraction of the cost of a new seat, replace the cover and the straps! Much cheaper!
Good luck & Congratulations!
2007-02-17 03:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by starlight 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Throw it out! Don't take the chance with a new born baby. If you can't afford one, many hospitals have programs that can get you one for free or for little to no cost. Baby's need fresh clean air and a safe environment, and you really don't know what that mold might do! It seems simple enough, but your baby will be in the car seat quite a bit. Don't take the chance.
2007-02-17 03:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by badneighborvt 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think I would replace it. The mold could have gotten into the padding material for the car seat and that will be impossible to get out without ripping it up.
It's not worth the risk of exposing your new baby to a potential health risk, in my opinion.
2007-02-17 02:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dont take a chance on that car seat go buy a new one. that mold may be toxic and you dont want your child to get ill or later develop allergies and such
2007-02-17 02:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by bubba 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have your husband wash it in a mixture of clorox and water in your bath tub (then rinse thoroughly). Clorox removes all mold and bleaches out any black spots. Just be careful and aerate the room during and after the washing so as not to asphixiate yourself, and then put it outside (or somewhere away from you) to dry.
2007-02-17 02:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Bleach or a product with bleach in it like "Soft Scrub with bleach". It works great in such cases.
2007-02-17 02:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Replace it !
2007-02-17 12:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by L A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋