While this situation is not ideal, moldy dishes are more common than you might think.
Mold thrives in moist environments and can grow onto dishware as quickly as 24 hours.
Cleaning experts are here to weigh in and share their insights on how to remedy this situation.
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Do You Have to Throw Away Moldy Dishes?
Dishes made from wood or certain plastics are not safe to keep after they have gotten moldy.
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“Ive done it a couple of times myself and it worked.”
“Ill reconsider if it has sentimental value or was expensive to buy,” she says.
“Its probably worth putting in the effort.”
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