Mold
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Mold (also mildew) can cause health problems, especially for those with respiratory issues or allergies. Mold tends to grow in areas that stay damp.
In addition to to potential health issues, mold can damage property.
[edit] Laundry
If you accidentally forget to dry a load of laundry, and it becomes smelly, you can use vinegar to get rid of the mildew and its smell. From Vinegar Tips, "Forgot that you left wet laundry in the machine and it now smells moldy?" Pour a few cups of white distilled vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot water. Then run a normal cycle with detergent."[1]
