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I thought plastic bins were fine for my shed, then the mold proved me wrong after 5 days
I kept all my camping gear in those cheap clear plastic bins for 2 years in my shed in Portland. Last month I opened one up after a rainy stretch and my sleeping bag had black spots all over it. I tried scrubbing it with vinegar and baking soda, that took 3 hours and it still smelled musty. I finally switched to a metal cabinet with a small vent and some silica packs, and the difference showed up in like a week. Cost me about $90 at the hardware store but way less than replacing a $200 bag. Has anyone else had mold sneak up in plastic bins even when you thought the lid was sealed tight?
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stella12127d ago
Did you do the thing where you swear the lid is tight but somehow moisture still gets in there? I did that with my own bins for two winters and felt like a genius until I pulled out a moldy tent. Turns out those cheap lids warp and let in damp air, so every temp change basically turns the bin into a tiny rain forest. My fix was way less smart than your metal cabinet, I just drilled a few holes in the sides and tossed in the packs, which worked but looks like a raccoon chewed through it.
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