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There was a small amount of mold on a couple of mothers in the very first batch I made. I washed the mothers off and they were fine. I've not had a problem with mold since, but I used buttercloth until this time, when I used 1/2 buttercloth and 1/2 cheesecloth. Have not checked the jars. Had thought to do it today, but alas, too tired....