Originally Posted by
Lee in Richmond
Just my opinion, but I think that moist cotton rolled up ("in the dark") would grow mold if one forgot to get it ironed pretty soon. This is what I think prompted the refrigeration or freezing. Since whenever plastic bags came out, I would sprinkle (still have a bottle with that top) and roll and put in a simple plastic bag, for moisture to spread throughout the piece. I would be perfectly content if I never need to do this again, however. . .
it turns moldy if left long enough in the fridge. Not sure about the freezer