The active (humidity control) ingredient in many of the bead products is specifically in there to inhibit mold growth.
If they've gone moldy, there's a reason.
With the greatest of respect, Joel, it's pretty much got to be user error.
I only mention it so you can figure out what you're doing and do it differently so they last longer and you get your money's worth.
You should never run water over the beads. That'll wash away the mold inhibiting substances.
You should never over-water the beads. 80% humidity will allow mold growth.
You should place the beads in open air, rather than a box or something.
There are a lot of do's and don'ts.
If you outline exactly how you manage and care for your beads, the guys will easily help you figure out where things are going south.
All the humidity control products are simple to use, but they all have a "don't deviate from the instructions" factor to them. That stuff is there for good reason.
Let's get you ironed out, brother!!!
