topic Re: LocknLock Mold Spores in Kitchen

LocknLock Mold Spores

rockyrose1 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:23:13 GMT

I have a locknlock container where bread grew the fuzzy type of mold...not black mold. Could someone please share how is the best and/or safest way to kill the mold spores in a locknlock? Thank you!

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

Neetgal2 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:52:25 GMT

Maybe try contacting QVC Customer Service to ask a way to speak directly with Locknlock or email.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:57:43 GMT

@rockyrose1 wrote:
I have a locknlock container where bread grew the fuzzy type of mold...not black mold. Could someone please share how is the best and/or safest way to kill the mold spores in a locknlock? Thank you!

Make some vinegar water (50:50) or bleach water (1/2 cup bleach:1/2 gallon of water) and treat the moldy spots. Scrub with an old toothbrush. Let the vinegar or bleach water sit on the spots for a little while, 15-20 mins. Wash the pieces in hot, soapy dishwater and rinse with hot water. Make sure the pieces are completely dry before storing a new loaf of bread.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

candys mine — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:37:09 GMT

What @JeanLouiseFinch Said. Remove the Gasket around the inside edge and scrub out the area it fits into. That would be a place any mould could be lurking.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

PinkyPetunia — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:54:44 GMT

I would do the baptism by bleach. Fill the container with hot soapy water and add a splash of bleach. Let it soak for a while and scrub all areas with a brush. Let dry thoroughly and it should be fine.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

SilleeMee — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:06:03 GMT

Put it in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents usually contain bleach (except for free & clear) and that will kill spores and other microbes.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

Imaoldhippie — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:35:33 GMT

@rockyrose1 ............Wash it in the dishwasher on hot.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:00:40 GMT

@rockyrose1. Wash with detergent and a weak Clorox solution.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

loriqvc — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:48:51 GMT

This happens every now and then with the sandwich buns I store in LocknLock. I just remove the seal and wash all the pieces in very hot soapy water, make sure they are dry, and then reassemble the container and add the next batch of buns when ready.

Interestingly, I think the LocknLock containers actually retain too much moisture for some bread products; I've definitely experienced items that got too squishy or damp even when I made sure they weren't touching each other in the container. After transferring them to LocknLock, I still try to use all bread products by the "best by" date on the package or as soon as possible for homemade breads. The containers help them stay as fresh as possible and protect them from damage better than bags.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

Marp — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:05:35 GMT

@loriqvc, try placing a paper towel in the bottom of the container and/or one over the top of the product.

I keep my bread, rolls and such in the refrigerator and use paper towels to prevent the product from getting damp. With rolls and such I wrap each in a paper towel. For the loaf of bread I just place one over the top of the bread then close the bag securely.

I also wrap my fresh produce, especially cabbage, lettuce and celery in paper towels then place in either a green bag or LocknLock container.

The paper towels absorb a lot of moisture and helps keep things fresh longer.

Lining the bottom of a LnL container with a paper towel also helps keep prevent boiled eggs from sitting in moisture and they last longer.

When the paper towels are removed from the product I let them air dry then use them in place of sponges or "dish rags".

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

rockyrose1 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:00:35 GMT

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. My immediate thoughts were to use a bleach or vinegar method, followed up by the dishwasher... except using a toothbrush didn't occur to me. I just didn't want to assume that bleach and vinegar could be used on LocknLock.

loriqvc...

"Interestingly, I think the LocknLock containers actually retain too much moisture for some bread products; I've definitely experienced items that got too squishy or damp even when I made sure they weren't touching each other in the container. After transferring them to LocknLock, I still try to use all bread products by the "best by" date on the package or as soon as possible for homemade breads. The containers help them stay as fresh as possible and protect them from damage better than bags."

I had done a lot of experimenting with fresh baked bread. Yes, I too, found that bread lasts a little longer in LocknLock than using the recommended paper bag. So far for myself, I found that wrapping the loaf in plastic wrap helps. Immediately after the first slice has been cut, I cover that end tightly with one long piece of plastic wrap that I use to continue wrapping a large remainder of the bread. I leave the uncut end uncovered. I place it in the LocknLock bread container... but only snap the long ends shut. I do not close all 4 tabs. I allow that little bit of extra air. Other than freezing the bread, this is what I have found works best vs. hard bread left in a paper bag. Sometimes I will also cut a very thin slice of throwaway bread just off the cut end, when I begin to slice the loaf again.

Unfortunately, this one time I forgot I left fresh baked bread in my LocknLock. Though, I did expect black mold in my container, vs. the "fuzzy" mold that grew on the bread. If you try this method, or find a better method, please let me know how it worked for you. Trying to hold on to any bit of freshness is challenging!

Marp... I, too, use paper towels to absorb moisture for fruits and vegetables. I never tried placing bread in the refrigerator, because I had read several articles not recommending it. Maybe I shall try it.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

Desert Lily — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:41:52 GMT

@rockyrose1 I'd throw it out. The piece isn't expensive. I wouldn't buy a duplicate for the same purpose for bread. I'd find something different.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

vaberry — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:47:58 GMT

I can relate to having a science experiment in my lock n lock. 1 of my printed seasonal bowls was pushed back and hidden for about 3 months. I was afraid to try bleach, but I did do the white vnegar after cleaning it with hot dawn soapy water. Worked like a charm and saved the bowl.

Re: LocknLock Mold Spores

rorey — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:01:21 GMT

First of all stop buying her stuff its made in China as far as the mold spores I can't give you any advice except stop purchasing her stuff.