Did anyone else notice a mold problem using this with their indoor potted houseplants? I can't tell if I'm crazy or if this is actually mold.
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I've been in your situation. Though it's probably not the dirt it self you purchased, but a mixture of high humidity/water and poor ventilation. Fret not, scrape off the "weird" looking top layer and sprinkle a THIN LIGHT coat of ground cinnamon. Do not water until the top 2 inches of your soil are dry; obviously, I don't know the exact size of your pot/mold prob, but make sure whatever the size of your pot is, wait until the top quarter of the soil is dry before watering again. Viola!
1789259
I have not had any issue with mold in my indoor plants using this. Perhaps there is not enough sun and a little too much water?
900020
I have the exact same problems with mine that Grace has with her's! We make sure it is empty and drained after each use but it has gotten disgusting with the mold (actually I believe it is a bacterial growth). Despite this major problem I truly love this machine and I used mine several times a day!
613765
Here is a link to their website: http://www.slipxsolutions.com/materials. I have had them since August, and haven't noticed any mold or mildew buildup. Hope this helps you find what you need to know.
747284
Not sure what it could be but it may be some sort of fungus or disease. Make sure the other two plants are not too close or they might catch it. Mine have been blooming since about 2 weeks from when I planted it into a pot. Hope this helps.
1767607
I haven't cleaned mine. It appears a bit cloudy from the water. CLR would clean it but rinse it well to avoid chemicals back into your plants. Maybe try sea salt a bs a little water or something slightly crunchy to get an abrasive non-harmful cleanser?
1555798
My molds also have the flakes/residue some others have reported. I've washed the molds before and after each use, but also tried not washing them in case it was my soap. I've tried rising them in hot water alone as well. I've tried using tap water, filtered water, and bottled water but the residue still appears.
2278994
Sorry- I meant my CHILL-ITS pad was fine in the refrigerator- No mold problems with it. The Froggs product got all moldy.
2266642
I have never had a problem with mold. However I always spread them out on trays until they are completely dry and back to original size before storing them.
1009441
I had the same problem so I first used bleach an water which killed the mold and smell, then I used CLR which did a great job of cleaning it. Hope that helps
310976
No - mine has been fine the entire time. My only complaint is the fungal build-up... have to use vinegar every few weeks to clean it out.
1121728
I ordered mine almost 2 months ago...no mold then and still no mold. I keep them on the shelf, in the bag they arrived in and inside a 2nd ziplock bag with all the air squeezed out. They still look, smell, and taste wonderful. :) I bet it was a bad batch. And if that happens with anything, I normally just contact the company right away and it gets sorted out. If not, Amazon is wonderful with customer service issues!
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I have had this for well over a year. You need to harvest the sprouts when they get tall enough so that it doesn't mold - I've missed the harvest a few times and the roots did start to mold but I figure that was on me. I only grow for 2 or 3 people so I've never added levels. Hope that helps.
2267346
That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
21176
Mine mold and mildew and turn a disgusting brown/yellowish color at the bottom. I wash it with and without bleach and it doesn't help. I just live with it til it gets to gross for me and get a new one.
367950
I haven't had a problem but I live in Arizona and fungus and mold are not prevalent here. Sorry, I have no suggestions.
930949
After seeing the question, I checked mine and see no mold. I confess I remember to empty the reservoir only about 50% of the time. Perhaps a full reservoir is not a friendly environment for mold.
349642
I've not seen any mold issues so far, but then I've only had it for a few months. I'm sure it is adding to the humidity in the basement, but then the basement was already a humid place.