You maintain your wardrobe with passion, taking care to clean each room conscientiously. Despite everything, you often have unpleasant surprises. And, admit it, there is nothing more irritating and unpleasant than smelling a strong musty smell when you open your cupboards and drawers. You are almost sick to the stomach to see that your new or freshly washed clothes have become impregnated with this unbearable smell.
In other words, it’s disconcerting to wash your favorite dress, put it away meticulously in the closet, and, the day you want to wear it, to find that it smells musty. How to avoid such an annoyance? There are proven solutions to this problem. Today, we are going to provide you with some foolproof tricks to get rid of this plague. Rest assured, your clothes will always stay fresh and fragrant.
Musty smell on clothes – Source: spm
Why does mold appear in the wardrobe?
Whether in the wardrobe, drawers or any other piece of furniture, mold usually forms when furniture is installed in a humid area of the house. Humidity is therefore the main cause of bad odors that result from mold. Therefore, the problem must be solved upstream, that is to say, we must first eliminate the humidity in the house. However, there are plenty of very sensible natural tips and remedies that can help dispel those unpleasant smells that build up in the closet and permeate your clothes.
NB : this phenomenon occurs especially when the affected furniture is in direct contact with wet and damp walls. First of all, take the reflex to detach your cabinet from the wall by at least 5 centimeters.
Here are some natural remedies for the musty smell in closets.
However, we would like to point out that the following cheats only last for a certain period of time. If the problem persists and the humidity level is high in your home, it will then be necessary to repeat these solutions periodically or at least as soon as you notice strange odors in your wardrobe or in your drawers. Important thing: to prevent the formation of mold in the furniture, it should be aired from time to time. Don’t forget to open your cupboards and chests of drawers often to let the air circulate properly. And, above all, do not make the mistake of installing clothes that are still a little damp in the cupboards. This is the best way to drive away musty odors.
Here are the solutions to adopt:
This particular type of recycled paper, on sale at any kiosk, is particularly suitable for absorbing mold and its unpleasant smell. All you need to do is line the inside of your closet and drawers with sheets of newspaper. Remove them after 2 or 3 days and wash the area with a solution of water and bleach. Unpleasant odors will disappear for a while.
Even coffee is known to absorb bad smells. Coffee grounds are also an outstanding deodorant that can be used for various household tasks. Place a few small bowls with coffee grounds at the base of your cupboard and in the drawers. Same principle as the previous tip, replace them after 2 or 3 days, until the musty smell disappears.
Baking soda – Source: spm
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Baking soda or white vinegar
Finally, these two ingredients are well known in the world of household cleaning. They are real allies that effectively track down mold and quickly neutralize bad smells. You can alternately prepare a mixture of water/bicarbonate and water/white vinegar (in equal parts). All you have to do is soak a cloth in one of these remedies and rub the inside of your furniture thoroughly. If you wish, you can even add a few drops of lavender essential oils (or any other aroma of your choice) to the mixture, in order to bring a fragrant freshness to the furniture. Your clothes will be free of any indelicate scents!
Read also The trick to drying clothes at home and avoiding humidity and mold
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