preventing mould in wardrobe?

HelenYorkshire

Poundland do packs of two "damp traps" that I have to use, not elegant but obviously collecting water.

GreyQueen

Hi rose, mould is a living organism and all around us, just waiting for a suitable surface to colonise. Mould likes still, motionless air, low light levels and moisture.


Anti-mould strategies involve giving it the least amount possible of what it does like and maximising airflow, light and dryness. You will also need to start by killing it off with a proprietary mould-killing product.


Things which have worked for me;


1. Moving the furniture 1-2 inches away from the skirting board to increase air flow behind.
2. Scrupulous ventilation of the whole room.
3. Keeping one of the wardrobe doors ajar.


Suggestions to prevent recurrance would be as follows:


1. Keep shoes elsewhere - even if the outside of the shoe is dry, the linings will contain moisture from our feet.
2. All clothes should be carefully aired before entering the wardrobe. This would apply to the freshly-laundered as well as outdoor clothes which should be aired out on a hanger for several hours before being put back.
3. Not overstuffing the wardrobe (hard one, I know )
4. Using those moisture-capture devices, widely available pretty cheaply in the discount stores. HTH

Changeoffortunes

Ventilation helps enormously with mould, we had a problem for years until we pulled back some of the loft insulation to let the house 'breathe'. This and opening the window regularly almost eliminated the problem. I use Milton Sterilizing fluid to clean mould, works a treat. Also as suggested above, the cheap dehumidifier bags from the pound shops collect a surprising amount of water.