Mold on harness and slings?

As I was packing up to move to a new house I discovered a bit of mold on my harness and some nylon slings, rubbed right off, should I trust'em?

As long as they weren't with jumper cables, you should be OK.

Seriously though, I can't imagine how they get mold, unless you store them in a dank, moist place. And rarely use them. Do they only see use every few months? Seems like you would notice that right away, when it was just a spot or two.

Military work schedules don't exactly allow me to go when ever I want, not to many opportunities to go climbing while on deployment, and shitty base housing had a leaky roof. Not too much I can do about that

Ah, I see. I'd think if it were just a few spots, you'd be OK. How extensive is the mold? Can you post photos?

I think it's a "use your best judgment" thing and there is no definitive answer.

(all the above really means is "I don't know"!)

Also, thanks for your service.

Some times I have to explain my situation, quite I often responses to my questions are either "TROLL!!!!" Or the condescending " do you even climb?" Attitude responses. No, I don't climb often I get deployed a lot and I have 3 kids so please forgive me for asking what might seem like stupid questions to those who have the knowledge.

I've lrapelled on some pretty moldy ropes in caves and on fixed lines. You should be good.

If there is doubt, there is no doubt.

Get rid of them.

ian watson wrote:I use this mixture in the shower for this reason I am real sensitive to chemicals and my parrot is as well.

I'd say removing the mold is beside the point. The question is can this particular species of mold harm nylon? I doubt that the answer to that question is known by anyone. So you're down to "it looks ok, so it's probably ok" versus "I can't be sure, and I have 3 kids, so I'm throwing it out." I'd pick choice B!

Also, I would not put ANY cleaning product on ANY climbing gear without a manufacturer's recommendation. Just because it came from a plant doesn't make it safe for nylon.

Optimistic wrote:I'd say removing the mold is beside the point. The question is can this particular species of mold harm nylon? I doubt that the answer to that question is known by anyone. So you're down to "it looks ok, so it's probably ok" versus "I can't be sure, and I have 3 kids, so I'm throwing it out." I'd pick choice B! Also, I would not put ANY cleaning product on ANY climbing gear without a manufacturer's recommendation. Just because it came from a plant doesn't make it safe for nylon.

Let the sunlight reach it and keep it dry. You can try to remove it from vinegar. mold Florida

Things that affect nylon mechanical properties: heat, UV, oxygen (over time), acid, and alkali.

Ryan markham wrote:

Molds are fungal bacteria that can easily develop in area which have moisture in its surrounding. 

I hope your company is better at mold removal than they are at hiring literate spammers.