Kitchen

[rockyrose1]

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!

[Neetgal2]

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

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@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!

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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.

[candys mine]

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.

[PinkyPetunia]

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.

[SilleeMee]

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

[Imaoldhippie]

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

[Kachina624]

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

[loriqvc]

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.

[Marp]

@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".