Lifestyle Desk: While monsoon rains provide relief from the heat, the increasing humidity in the house also brings many problems. Its effect is especially visible on clothes, walls and furniture. During the rainy season, small black, green or brown spots often start appearing on clothes kept in the cupboard for a long time. Sometimes clothes start smelling damp or stale. These may be signs of fungus or mold growing on clothes. Let us know the ways to avoid this.
Why does mold grow on clothes?
The level of moisture in the atmosphere increases during the rainy season. If there is less air movement inside the cupboard, moisture can persist there for a long time. In such a situation, keeping slightly wet or not completely dry clothes in the cupboard creates a favorable environment for fungus. Even in clothes that are not used for a long time, mold can grow due to accumulation of moisture and dust.
Small spots appearing on clothes may seem minor in the beginning, but if not cleaned in time, they can spread. Mold can damage the fibers of the fabric and also affect its smell and color.
Just exposure to sunlight is not enough
Simply exposing moldy clothes to sunlight does not necessarily eliminate the problem completely. First of all, separate the clothes from other clothes, so that the fungus does not reach other clothes. It is important to wash the clothes thoroughly according to their fabric. After washing, dry the clothes completely and only then put them back in the cupboard. Avoid scrubbing heavily moldy clothes during cleaning, as this can spread the moldy particles around.
clean the cupboard too
Along with cleaning clothes, cleaning the cupboard is also important. Empty the cupboard and clean its interior surfaces and allow to dry completely. During monsoon, allow air circulation by opening the cupboard doors from time to time. It can also be beneficial to leave some space between your clothes instead of packing them too tightly.
The most important thing is to keep the humidity low
Cupboards can be stocked with moisture absorbing products or silica gel packets. Dehumidifier can also be used in the room as per need. However, these should be kept out of the reach of children and pets. The most important thing is that during the rainy season, keep the clothes in the wardrobe only after they are completely dry.
If mold is repeatedly appearing on clothes, the problem may not be limited to clothes only. It is important to check for persistent moisture on the wall, back of cupboard or in the room. By controlling the source of moisture in time and adopting the habit of regular cleaning, clothes can be kept safe for a long time during monsoon.
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