Mildew Clothes Closet

Let them dry in the garage or near the laundry room.

Mildew clothes closet.

Store only clean clothing and items in closets as dirt and other organic substances are potential food sources for mold. Don t pack clothes or other items too tightly in closets. If mold and mildew have spread on your clothes sanitize them with bleach during laundry to eliminate the musty odors and mold spores. Cotton provides food or nutrients for mold and the absorbent nature of fabrics allows them to retain moisture.

In your closet look for signs of mold mildew or anything else that contributes to the musty smell. Check the closet for water leaks in the ceiling or along the walls by looking for water stains. Add a natural scent. Allow damp clothes linens or towels to dry completely before storing them in a closet.

If discovered be sure to repair them. This combination of moisture and nutrients causes clothing to attract mildew an early stage of mold growth. If you have moldy clothes hanging in your closet the spores can easily spread and settle in new locations such as on the carpet and on the walls of the closet. Make sure that clothes are completely dry before storing them in closets.

For mildew attached to painted metal closet doors use denatured alcohol to wipe it away. Fabrics such as clothes present a prime breeding ground for mold.