Follow these 4 steps to cure the problem and the odor.
Remove humidity from closet.
An air conditioner will help pull moisture from the air and circulate cool dry air.
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Step 7 turn a light on inside the closet for four to six hours per day to heat the air and burn off excess moisture and humidity.
You best put them in a corner or shelf where they are not at risk of tipping or falling.
Install an energy efficient light in the closet and leave it on 24 7.
Even with the golden rod you can not eliminate the humidity.
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Humidity in cabinets if your goal is to eliminate humidity from cupboards and pantries a very effective approach is to place in these spaces containers you no longer want filled with sea bath or rock salts.
Each bag contains moisture absorbing crystals that attract and trap excess moisture eliminating the musty odors that humid stagnant air produces.
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Simply hang in areas where humidity is a problem and watch how the crystals trap the moisture inside the bag.
You better buy the longer golden rod for a closet.
Remove closet moisture by dehumidifying or providing a source of ventilation to ensure your stored clothing stays dry at all times.
Mold needs moisture to live but the warmth from a low wattage light bulb can help keep the closet dry.
In rooms where air conditioning is not available an electric dehumidifier will pull excess moisture from the.
You might want to place a hydrometer in your closet to measure the humidity.
Humidity in closets and storage spaces can produce a musty odor.
They are available from stores selling closet organizing products and housewares.
To control moisture place desiccants in closets cabinets drawers and storage boxes to control moisture.
A musty smell in the basement that comes from mold and mildew presents potential harm to your home.
These nonmechanical dehumifiers are made from several different materials.
Drying out the closet a closet with a tight fitting door especially if it isn t opened frequently traps in moisture especially during humid conditions.
Also keep it away from anything making contact with it in your closet.
Place a hanging bag inside and enjoy cleaner fresher air.
I hate buying chemicals such as damp rid to put in our closets to get rid of the moisture.