Mildew on dresser in closet
#1
08-28-13, 06:54 AM
Mildew on dresser in closet
I have a large walk-in closet in my master bedroom. If I put leather shoes in there, they get mildew. There is some mildew in the wood on my dresser as well but when I check the clothes they look clean and the clothes hanging nearby look fine as well. I've got one of those dri-packs in there and I change it about once every 2 weeks. How do I get rid of the mildew permanently? Would opening the window help?
#3
08-28-13, 08:16 AM
I think you're right. However, I have a vent in there, and our AC runs about 8 hours a day. Is that enough?
#4
08-28-13, 08:20 AM
Are clothes or other items restricting the air flow? Is there an adequate volume of air coming out of the vent? Normally if the HVAC is turned on [not necessarily running] 24 hrs a day, there aren't any humidity issues. While opening a window will provide more ventilation, it also tends to let in more humidity. Mold/mildew needs both moisture and heat to grow.
