That's why many toxicologists recommend that homeowners treat belongings with mold as soon as possible. Damaged items should definitely be discarded, and items that are easy to replace or cheap (for example, clothing, food) should be discarded as a precautionary measure. Basically, prevention is better than cure. This is not an easy answer.
I honestly think it depends on a lot. If ANY stachybotrys are involved, I would be wrong on the side of safety and improved health and would NOT save anything. However, I think it all depends on how polluted your house is. If mold is actually contained in an area and has NOT reached the air ducts, you may be able to clean and store non-porous items.
If the mold infestation is very recent and detected early, then yes, you may be able to safely clean and store non-porous items. But again, this all depends on your health. If you have any symptoms of a mold-related illness, I personally would NOT risk my life to carry things with me. No matter how it happens, once mold has gotten into your clothes, you officially have a problem.
The good news is that you don't necessarily have to throw it all away. With a little persistence and quick action, you can remove mold from those garments so it's safe to put them back on. Don't tell me, call a mold reduction company, an EXPERT, and ask them if they throw away all of everyone's belongings when they go out to get rid of mold. Black mold is considered the most dangerous type of mold overgrowth and can be severe enough to cause illness.
It is recommended that you stay in a place free of mold spores until all of the black mold has been removed from your home. Not because you see mold growing on it, but because someone told you that if there is mold on your wall, cover everything you have and throw it away. Mold in your home is something that every homeowner fears, especially when it comes to highly toxic black mold.
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