If you had clothing that was delivered with your HHG covered in mildew, would you wear that clothing if it was professionally cleaned?

2015-03-05T21:23:28-05:00

I have been dealing with a shipping company that delievered my household goods with a lot of damage. One of the issues was my suits and an extra dress uniform I have that showed up with mildew growing on them. The company offered $75 for professional cleaning, but those suits and uniform have been in their box waiting for the moving company to complete the claim before I do anything with them.

Personally I dont want to wear these suits again, regardless if they have been professionally cleaned. What are your thoughts?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2015 12:01 AM

2015-03-06T00:01:24-05:00

I would have them attempt to clean them, if has any effects to you after it is done, then they should replace it. But I think they should be allowed to try cleaning it first.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 4:45 PM

2015-03-07T16:45:08-05:00

I wouldn't. I would rather get a new set at their expense. Even if they clean it mildew decomposes the material. Even if cleaned it had it's impact on them. For that I wouldn't do anything with them. And who is to say that the cleaning is effective enough.

Mold digests whatever material it's growing on so long term mold growth will destroy clothing. As mold grows larger it will also leave a greater stain on your clothing which can be difficult to remove and the clothes will smell.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 4:47 PM

2015-03-07T16:47:40-05:00

I've never had mildew, but have damaged goods that the moving company paid for replacement.
My bigger issues have been with erroneous weights. I moved 3x in 2 years so was very familiar with my weight, including Pro-gear. The third move was several thousand pounds heavier (according to the shipper) than my previous ones.
Others who moved at the same time had similar issues, but they didn't have the recent previous moves to compare with.
Seemed that moving company over weighed in order to get more money from the govt (and then me!).
Know your weight, verify the bill of lading, and double check everything!