Musty smell in wardrobe now on my clothes

narabanekeater

Our bedroom has built in wardrobes and we never have used them. 3 weeks ago we decided that we should start. However ive been at my Mum today who said that my clothes smell musty and was I aware of this. Well of course I wasnt.
Ive stuck my nose in my wardrobe and yes the smell is in there although it doesnt seam damp.
I remember my Nan using lavender bags when I was little in her wardrobes however it is a small i cannot stand for some reason. Is there an OS alternitive please other than lavender bags?

flippin36

It needs air circulating. No amount of masking the smell will work. I would keep the doors open and not over fill it. Its probably all this damp weather we have had - have you a dehumidifier?

PasturesNew

If it's just a musty smell and not damp, get a pot of bicarbonate of soda, tip it into a bowl/plate to give a big surface area - and plonk that in there for a few days.

If it's damp then get it dried out, use a dehumidifier, buy a small/cupboard-suitable dehumidifier etc... and think about painting the walls of the inside of the cupboard with damp-proof paint.

YORKSHIRELASS

We got some moisture absorber bags from Lakeland for our wardrobe and I was amazed at how much water they collected. These are not cheap but last for about 6 months. I notice they also do some air purifying bags which get good reviews.

meritaten

you can make any scented bags you like - but first do as others suggest and give the wardrobes a good airing!
The easiest way to make nice scented bags is to buy a big bag of pot pourri and then get some 6inch squares of material (or old cotton hankies) put about a tablespoon in the middle of the hankie and just gather the edges up and tie with ribbon and put on your hangers.
You could also use rice and a few drops of whatever fragrance oil you particularly like.
PS - the reason Lavender was used was because it had excellent moth repelling properties.