Question: Hi there,
My daughter had gotten sick about a month ago and I cleaned it with a towel. The towel got thrown into a laundry basket that, unfortunately, had not been washed right away. I went to do the wash last night and I noticed the vomit on the towel. It seemed dry and I did not notice any mold that had grown on it. I was just wondering if this would be a good source for mold to grow on and if I should be worried about contaminating other things that I might have touched. I was cleaning my bedroom and getting supper ready at the same time and touched my bed and bedding and served supper before I noticed what was on the towel moments later. Basically I want to know, A, would there still be dangerous mold spores or toxins that I should be worried about and whether I should take my family and I to the doctor and, B, how long do the mold and toxins usually last?

so even though it could be dangerous if there were lots of food in the vomit we should just wait and see? how long do I wait? when do I know im in the clear and no longer need to keep an eye on my children for sickness? Can the mold be transfered to other clothing items from my hands and start growing again?

So doing a regular wash without vinegar or bleach, I don't have any, will be fine.