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How to prevent and get rid of Mould?
I live in Hong Kong in a new block. I have 3 new air con units and also a dehumidifier and yet I keep getting green mould on my clothes and walls. Is there a way to prevent it and also an easy way to remove it? It is costing me a small fortunate in Dry Cleaning. Also my closets are open so the air moves freely and I undo the windows once every 2 weeks to let fresh air in. Many thanks for all tips.
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- That's kind of freaky. I've never heard of that before. I would look at it as an enviromental thing. Mold spores have to come from some place. Check around in the closet and see if you can find the source. I dont know if covering your clothes in bags will help keep them spore free but it might be worth the try. Space bags would be even better since you can vaccuum pack your clothes.
- Mold is getting in with the air when you open up the windows, is one possibility. It might also be resident in the apartment and short of ripping out every wall and replacing them, there is not much that can be done to get a 100% end to the problem. I would recommend removing any sealing material, such as the grout around sinks and tubs and replacing that with a mold resistant variety and doing a thorough cleaning with a cleaner that will kill mold.
- It seems like you have a humidity problem. Maybe your dehumidifier is either not functioning, or is undersized. New buildings generally have a high saturation of moisture in the materials, and it may take up to a year for the building to 'dry out'. There could be other sources for the excess moisture, and you may require the services of an engineer. Reduce the humidity in your home.
