Black Mould On Pillows.

[sandyRoe]

I took the pillowcases to wash them and saw a lot of black mould on the pillows.
Is it time to dump them?

[Mamyalynne]

I would Sandy, have they been resting against a wall?

[Cloverjo]

Yes. Where were they, and had you been sleeping on them? Sounds horrible.

[Ken4155]

Check the wall for spores, too, Sandy and if there are any there, get rid of them. Vinegar and water should do the trick if there's only a little mould on the wall. Cover your mouth, though, because the spores can do quite a lot of damage to your lung.

[jno]

you can wash them, but if they're more than say five years old, it's probably time for new ones anyway.

[Ken4155]

Lungs, plural, of course:-/

[sandyRoe]

The bedhead is wood.
This is a very damp house. For example, a dehumidifier fills up in a day.

[Cloverjo]

eughh. I’ve lived in three damp houses. Not good (obvs). Move out if you can.

[ladybirder]

Gracious Sandy. Is that from one room?

[sandyRoe]

I'm house/cat sitting for a few more weeks.
I'll use my rolled up coat as a pillow from now on.

[sandyRoe]

Ladybirder,
I have the dehumidifier on the upstairs landing. This is a big old house. There are 7 bedrooms

[Mamyalynne]

Don't leave your rolled up coat on the bed all day, remove and let it air each time or that will get spoilt.

[Cloverjo]

I had a lot of mould on curtains from my more recent problem. I washed them and they came out fine.

The damp/leak problem really needs to be sorted out, sandyRoe. I’m surprised my house is still standing with all we’ve had here.