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I noticed pinkish stain spots on my swimsuit after washing in washing machine (30c 30min wash). i didnt notice anything on other bikinis in the same wash.i guess this is pink mold.i will throw this item, should i strelize the machine&other bikinis?
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This shouldn't be at all worrisome. Whatever the cause of the pink color, it's not from any living mold, bacteria, etc. Nothing like that can survive normal laundering with detergent. And molds don't infect the genital area either.
Answered 7/15/2023
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