After returning from vacation, Kaitlin (@qu33nkaos) was left shocked after finding something unpleasant in her luggage. Her discovery even led her to discard all her vacation clothes, which were completely ruined.
In the eight-second clip, Kaitlin opens the suitcase and shows viewers a pair of shorts that are speckled with mold. As she silently screams to the camera, on-screen text reads, “This is your reminder to NOT wait weeks to unpack your suitcase. ALL THESE CLOTHES ARE CONTAMINATED!”
She added in the video description: “I want to fight the inventor of mold. First, you come for my delicious ripe strawberries and blueberries after just 2 days. NOW YOU ATE MY #freepeople ?? YOU’RE DONE!!! cut the cameras.”
Two commenters recommended using vinegar to clean the mold. “You can use vinegar to clean- wash with hot water. I also used laundry sanitizer to give a second wash just in case,” one said. “You can also leave it out in the sun to kill off any potential mold spores. The UV light should also kill it.”
A further commenter questioned, “Was there something wet in there?”
While another shared their own story. “I left my moka pot screwed on, it didn’t even have a lot of water like just from washing it and it grew mold,” they said.
The video has amassed 34,800 views. Kaitlin didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment and email.
Can clothes get moldy?
Surprisingly, clothes can indeed get moldy. According to damp-proofing business Croft Preservation, it all has to do with damp. Normally, the site says this happens when wet items of clothings are kept scrunched up without drying for a prolonged period of time. It also notes that if you get moldy clothes in your wardrobe, this is likely due to a ventilation issue and damp in your wardrobe.
Mold Busters cited further reasons why clothes can get moldy, including a 70-90 degrees temperature range, the presence of organic material, and darkness. Based on this, we can assume that Kaitlin’s suitcase got moldy because the clothes were slightly damp and stuck in a poorly-ventilated, dark suitcase.
@qu33nkaos i want to fight the inventor of mold. first you come for my delicious ripe strawberries and blueberries after just 2 days. NOW YOU ATE MY #freepeople ?? YOURE DONE!!! cut the cameras. #why #fypage #travel #summer #vacation #travelvlog #fashiontok #ootd #fp #outfitinspo #outfitoftheday #lol ♬ original sound – kraftablegenuis
How do I get rid of mold on clothes?
While putting them in the washer is an obvious start, Croft Preservation notes that some clothes will require pre-treatment, which involves scrubbing the mold with stain remover with something like a toothbrush.
If you have pale clothes, you could also add a little bleach to your wash cycle. Additionally, the company recommends washing these clothes at the highest possible temperature.
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