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How To Clean Stored Baby Clothes?

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Question : I'm having a baby soon and discovered that some of my baby clothes got stored in a closet full of mothballs. I washed them in hot water with detergent twice and so far I smell nothing on them anymore. That said I'm still worried. Even if the smell is gone, should I be concerned? Is there likely to be anymore of that toxin in them?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please, there is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Based on your description, washing twice the clothes and the smell is gone, I think that the toxins are totally eliminated and there is no reason for concern.

I hope my answer helps you. Feel free to ask further.
I wish you a healthy pregnancy.

Regards.

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How To Clean Stored Baby Clothes?

Brief Answer: Please, there is no reason for concern. Detailed Answer: Hello! I have been through your question. Based on your description, washing twice the clothes and the smell is gone, I think that the toxins are totally eliminated and there is no reason for concern. I hope my answer helps you. Feel free to ask further. I wish you a healthy pregnancy. Regards.