A guide to keeping mould out of wardrobes in Melbourne
Because mould likes to grow in warm and moist environments, you may not think that your wardrobe in Melbourne fits into this category. Unfortunately, if you live in a humid environment, if your home has moisture problems or if you place damp items into the space, mould can very easily begin to grow. To prevent this from occurring, you should use the following instructions.
Step 1: Remove everything from inside your wardrobe. Then, sweep or vacuum the floors to remove dirt and spray the whole interior with a mould prevention product. Leave the space to air out for a few hours.
Step 2: If you are in the process of renovating your home, you could take this opportunity to paint the inside of your wardrobe with a mould-resistant paint, but this is not necessary.
Step 3: Hang some sachets of silica gel dessicant in the wardrobe (this is what you find in shoe boxes or packed with electronics). Generally, the more dessicant you use the better you will be able to keep the space dry.
Step 4: Spray your non-clothing items (such as shoes and boxes) with a mould prevention spray before you put them back in wardrobes in Melbourne. This is a precautionary step, just in case spores are on these items.
Step 5: Return all of your clothing to the wardrobe, making sure that each item is perfectly dry. You should never use the space to dry wet clothing, as this is what encourages mould to develop in the first place.
Step 6: Try to keep the doors open as often as possible to ensure that the space is well ventilated. If the humidity is high, you can even direct a fan into the opening to keep it as dry as possible.
Whilst preventing mould growth in wardrobes in Melbourne is a vital part of keeping your home clean and healthy, it is important that you have removed any traces of mould growth that was already present first. A solution of 10 parts water and 1 part household bleach is usually pretty effective in removing the growth; just wipe down the entire space and leave to dry.
