Hello guys, I need help.
I have a really small apartment, with 1 shelf for clothes. That being said, I am afraid to use it.
When I fill it up, it becomes a mold magnet. I know, that I can kill it off with Savo, but it get this bad back in a single year.
Any advice, what to do, so I won't have to clean this next year again?
@Gran3Walder
Not, as far as I know, but I might not be "drying it just enough".
I will definitely try being better. Thanks.
@MadrePappagallo
That's a great advice. I will consider it.
@LukeAlmighty well, as fire is obviously not the answer; try to dry air inside by using stuff like silica gel packs or charcoal, and make sure that the clothes is completely dry when you put it in and not infected with mold
@tomie
Let's not jump to any conclusions...
I like to not cross any option out too early.
Choices are get rid of water in the air, heat the entire wall up, insulate the wall or paint the wall with anti mold paint.
1. Rip the cupboard door off. Keeping it closed means the wall will never dry. Dehumidifier if free electricity
2. Heating probably out of the question
3. Buy good water tight insulation that bonds directly to plaster. No beading if warm air dont touch wall
4. Live with the water but paint the war with toxic paint. (Cheapest, ask for samples to match color, must be anti mold/moisture)
Clothing may be speeding mold growth due to humidity retention, but the problem ain't technically there
"Mold requires four essential conditions to grow:
Moisture: This is the most critical factor. Mold needs water to germinate and grow, often from leaks, high humidity (above 60%), condensation, or damp materials.
Food (Nutrients): Mold feeds on organic matter such as wood, drywall paper, fabric, dust, skin cells, and even some synthetic materials like adhesives and paints.
Oxygen: Mold is an obligate aerobe, meaning it requires oxygen to survive and grow, which is readily available in indoor air.
Suitable Temperature: Most mold grows between 40°F and 100°F, a range commonly found in homes.
Mold spores are everywhere—in the air indoors and outdoors—so they are rarely the limiting factor. If moisture and organic material are present, mold can begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours after water exposure.
To prevent mold, keep indoor environments dry, control humidity (ideally below 60%), fix leaks quickly, and ensure good ventilation."
This is how i safely kill mold so it stays dead and gone.
get garden pressure sprayer with the pump thingy on top. not the small one. needs to be big. mine is 8L with a long spray-wand.
get a pack of dishwasher tablets. cheaper brands work just fine. get 4 tablets fully dissolved in hand-hot water and pour the liquid into the spray bottle. no solids.
top up the bottle, pressurise and spray every square inch of the room and everything in it.
every inch of upholstery. the cavity under the bed. cut small holes to get the nozzle into hidden spaces.
Soak your mattress on all sides. when it goes from wet to damp, soak it again.
Cut the power and Open/detach electrical fittings. spray every inch and leave wet. Spray into any cavity in walks and ceiling.
LEAVE THE ROOM COLD
by staying wet and alkaline, the mold will die. 2 days later the room can be heated and once dry will be safer to live in. Everything is now impregnated with alkaline salts and enzymes.
Dude have you brought this up to your landlord at all?
@The_Almighty_Kek
There was no reason yet, small maintanance is my job.
If I come up with a larger plan, then it will be up to negotiation.
Small maintenance like what, changing lightbulbs and air filters? Surely that doesn't include gutting a closet to the studs...if so I at least hope your rent is dirt cheap!
@The_Almighty_Kek
Yeah, as cheap as it gets.
But, I seriously don't understand what about this is even mid-level maintanance.
My landlord had so far been completely fair. When it comes for instance to chainging the boiler, he took care of the entire thing.
