How to Keep Your Closet Mould-Free: 

A Home Owners Guide

Mould – that unwelcome guest in our closets!  It not only gives your clothes a musty smell but can also aggravate health conditions.  As a homowner, you want a fresh, clean wardrobe, free from this pesky invader.  Let’s explore some practical steps to keep your closet mould-free.

How to Keep Your Closet Mould-Free:  A Home Owners Guide

Mould – that unwelcome guest in our closets!  It not only gives your clothes a musty smell but can also aggravate health conditions.  As a homowner, you want a fresh, clean wardrobe, free from this pesky invader.  Let’s explore some practical steps to keep your closet mould-free.

Simple Steps to a Mould-Free Closet

1/..  Boost Airflow

Mould hates a breezy environment. Enhance airflow in your wardrobe by installing ventilated shelving, like Elfa or Closetmaid systems. These double epoxy coated steel shelves let air circulate, unlike solid melamine shelves which block it.

2/.. Let the Light In

Sunlight is a natural mould deterrent. Keep your sliding doors slightly open to let light in. Consider our TROPPO series and SUKIYA range of sliding doors which allow air and light transfer. In tropical areas like Darwin, we keep ceiling fans on from September to Easter for constant air movement.  (Most of us have them running all year round)

3/..  Only Store Clean Dry Items

Mould thrives on dirt. Adopt the Marie Kondo approach and declutter your wardrobe. Items not worn or aired out for over six months are more prone to mould.

Ensure clothes are completely dry before storing.

4/..  Use Moisture Absorbers

Place bowls of baking soda or chalk to absorb excess moisture

Simple Steps to a Mould-Free Closet

1/..  Boost Airflow

Mould hates a breezy environment. Enhance airflow in your wardrobe by installing ventilated shelving, like Elfa or Closetmaid systems. These double epoxy coated steel shelves let air circulate, unlike solid melamine shelves which block it.

2/.. Let the Light In

Sunlight is a natural mould deterrent. Keep your sliding doors slightly open to let light in. Consider our TROPPO series and SUKIYA range of sliding doors which allow air and light transfer. In tropical areas like Darwin, we keep ceiling fans on from September to Easter for constant air movement.  (Most of us have them running all year round)

3/..  Only Store Clean Dry Items

Mould thrives on dirt. Adopt the Marie Kondo approach and declutter your wardrobe. Items not worn or aired out for over six months are more prone to mould.

Ensure clothes are completely dry before storing.

4/..  Use Moisture Absorbers

Place bowls of baking soda or chalk to absorb excess moisture

Tackling Mould in Your Closet

If you find mould, don’t panic!  Here’s a safe and effective way to treat it using vinegar:

What You Will Need to Treat Mould In Your Closet

Step 1:  Mix equal parts vinegar and water.   The solution removes visible mould.

Step 2:  Wipe all surfaces with the mix and let dry.

Step 3:  Then, apply full-strength vinegar to tackle invisiable mould spores.

Step 4: Rinse towel dry, and use a fan to dry the cupoard thoroughly.  

Regularly cleaning and de cluttering your wardrobe will go a long way to stop mould from being a bigger problem and may also help you to find the cause.

Leave the door of your wardrobe open to enable air flow.  Ceiling fans and open windows will also help to improve air flow into your wardrobe.

Depending on the degree of mould you may need to leave space between your clothes to support air flow.

Tackling Mould in Your Closet

If you find mould, don’t panic!  Here’s a safe and effective way to treat it using vinegar:

What You Will Need to Treat Mould In Your Closet

Step 1:  Mix equal parts vinegar and water.   The solution removes visible mould.

Step 2:  Wipe all surfaces with the mix and let dry.

Step 3:  Then, apply full-strength vinegar to tackle invisiable mould spores.

Step 4: Rinse towel dry, and use a fan to dry the cupoard thoroughly.  

Regularly cleaning and de cluttering your wardrobe will go a long way to stop mould from being a bigger problem and may also help you to find the cause.

Leave the door of your wardrobe open to enable air flow.  Ceiling fans and open windows will also help to improve air flow into your wardrobe.

Depending on the degree of mould you may need to leave space between your clothes to support air flow.

Persistent Mould?  Try These Steps:

1/..  Humidifier
Consider a humidfier to reduce air moisture.

2/..  Replace Carpet with Melamine
Carpets retain moisture.  Switch to melamimine for a fesher, easier-to-clean base.

I have personally replaced the carpet at the bottom of my wardrobe with melamine.  To this day my wardrobe smells fresh.  It is also easier to clean and there is signaficantly less dust build up.

3/..  Led Lights
Install LED lights that help dry out moisture.  Ensure they are safe for wardrobe use.

Persistent Mould?  Try These Steps:

1/..  Humidifier
Consider a humidfier to reduce air moisture.

2/..  Replace Carpet with Melamine
Carpets retain moisture.  Switch to melamimine for a fesher, easier-to-clean base.

I have personally replaced the carpet at the bottom of my wardrobe with melamine.  To this day my wardrobe smells fresh.  It is also easier to clean and there is signaficantly less dust build up.

3/..  Led Lights
Install LED lights that help dry out moisture.  Ensure they are safe for wardrobe use.

Addressing Structural  Mould Causes

Sometimes mould stems from structural issues:

1/..  Check for leaky plumbing

2/..  Investigate any ceiling mould as it can travel down walls.

3/..  Manage humidity from airconditoners, especially near shared walls with wardrobes.  

Building Mould-Resistant Wardrobes

If you’re renovating or building, consider these tips:

We suggest the following:

1/..  Ensure proper sealing of walls, floors, and ceilings.

2/..  Include a  window in walk-in wardrobes for natural light.

3/..  Avoid installing air conditioners or heaters on walls shared with built-in wardrobes.  

Conclusion:  Empower Your Fight Against Closet Mould

We hope these tips empower you in your battle against closet mould.  Interested in our ventilated shelving systems or sliding doors with ventilation?  Click on the links to expore our Solutions – Carl will be happy to assist you!

All the Best, Sharon