VIDEO: Mold in the wardrobe

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Detect and prevent mold in the closet

So that you do not damage the clothing in the closet Mould you should consider the following:

  • Usually it smells musty in the closet when there is no mold. React quickly if you have an unpleasant smell from the closet when you open the closet door.
  • Do not use cupboard deodorants or other means that are supposed to create a good smell in the closet. Strong-smelling detergents or fabric softeners are also problematic in this context, because they mean that you do not notice the odor, which usually sets in before the mold. Strongly smelling agents and deodorants even prevent you from smelling the smell of mold when it is already moldy in the closet.
  • Never put damp or warm laundry in the cupboard. So bring you humidity in the closet that cannot escape.
  • If at all possible, do not overfill the closet, as this prevents air from circulating in the closet and even small amounts of moisture lead to mold in the closet. If it is unavoidable that the clothes hang tightly, empty the closet more often and let air into the clothes.
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  • Also ventilate the wardrobe regularly. A small fan, which you place in the open cabinet door, is helpful so that the air in the cabinet is exchanged. Important: Ventilate when it is cool in the room. Warm air contains more moisture than cold air. If the warm air in the closet cools down, moisture will precipitate and it can become moldy. Therefore, cold, dry air has to be in the closet.
  • Space the closet away from outside walls. This will prevent the wall behind the closet from going moldy and from spreading the mold from there.

In general, it is always problematic when the cold spell sets in after warm weather. It is still warm in the wardrobe for a long time and the warm air in it cools down slowly. Ventilation Be sure to keep your wardrobe during this time.

Help when there is mold in the closet

  • If you have the slightest suspicion that there might be mold in your closet, vacate it Take off your clothes and make sure you find the clothes that have already gone moldy to have. The nose is often more helpful than the eyes, because you can smell the mold before you see it.
  • To wash The items of clothing that have become moldy and those that have been in the immediate vicinity of the mold are as hot as possible. Since mold spores are very resistant and normal washing temperatures cannot kill them, you should use a disinfectant against mold.
  • Mold or mildew stains often do not go out, you can do it with the usual ones Methods try. If the stains do not completely disappear, it is surely better to dispose of the things.
  • Clean and disinfect the wardrobe. Use a mold remover, alcohol, or vinegar. Let the closet dry out well before putting clothes back in. Follow the advice on how to prevent mold in your wardrobe.

With these methods you would have to get the mold problem in the closet under control.

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