Steps To Eliminate The Odors In AMusty Closet:
- Empty out the musty closet completely.
- Set aside any clothes or footwear that aren’t thoroughly washed and dried and wash and dry them before returning them to the closet.
- Clean the closet from top to bottom – sweep the floor thoroughly and wipe down any shelves and walls (white vinegar is a great naturaldeodorizer–HowtoCleanStuff.Netsuggests mixing 1/2 cup in a bucket of warm-to-hot water and wiping down the shelves, walls, and floors of your closet – if you spot mold or mildew, the site suggests that you eliminateit with a spray bottle 3/4 full with hot water, adding in two capfuls of bleach). Make sure to read our blog post onhome deodorizing tipsas well.
- If pet urine is a problem, instead of using a household cleaner buy a pet urine neutralizer from a pet store.Nature’s Miracleis a popular product used for this purpose and is available at most pet product stores.
- Be sure to let the surfaces in the closet dry completely by leaving the door open and airing out the closet before replacing any items.
- Re-stock your closet once it is cleaned, aired out, and deodorized, and store only clean, dry items.
The best way to prevent musty smells from returning to clothes or closets is to launder and dry clothes properly and completely, to avoid storing damp footwear in closets, and to prevent pets from entering storage spaces. If you do find the musty smell creeping back at any point, repeat the process of emptying, purging, cleaning, and re-stocking. Then enjoy some deep breaths and a fresh, dry closet! If you are in need of residential cleaning services, make sure to contact COIT today.1-855-446-2234
