How to Get Mold Out of Closets in North Georgia 

In your North Georgia home closets, you'll find anything from your everyday wardrobe to winter outerwear to domestic odds and ends. Mold, on the other hand, is not a good thing to have in your closet.

Mold is a fungus that grows in damp settings. Closets are ideal breeding grounds for mold since they are typically dark, wet, and have little ventilation. It develops at the back of closets on drywall or carpets, and it can spread to clothing and other items.

Mold may cause a number of health concerns, including irritation of the skin and respiratory difficulties. If you have mold in your closet, you must remove it as soon as possible. We always recommend contacting a professional to remove mold, but if the mold is just in a small area (less than ten square feet), this article will go through several at-home treatments that you may try if you follow some basic precautions.

What is Causing Mold to Grow in the Closet?

Closets are good breeding grounds for mold since they are frequently darker and wetter than other rooms in the house. Condensation can form on the walls, floors, wood shelves, and hanging items as humidity levels rise, especially if your closet lacks adequate ventilation or air circulation.

Humidity, bad plumbing, and attic mold are all potential causes of moldy closets. A pipe leaking behind the closet walls might cause mold and mildew to grow. Mold in the attic or a leaking roof, for example, might creep into closets or other lower-level rooms.

What Are Some Signs of Mold Growing in Your Closet?

The most obvious sign of mold is the appearance of visible mold in closets. This fungus may grow on walls, floors, ceilings, and even clothing, and it can be black, green, or white. Because not all mold is visible, you should be aware of the following mold-related indicators:

• Unpleasant smells, which can be a musty odor, earthy, or cheesy 
• Increased relative humidity levels in the closet 
• Spots on the walls or closet ceiling that look different from the surrounding surface 
• Brown or black spots on the closet floor or carpeting 
• Unexplained health issues including allergic reactions, respiratory issues, and headaches

Whether you suspect mold growth in your home, always call a professional who can test your air to see if mold is present.

How to Treat Mold Growth in Closets

Mold, particularly toxic mold, maybe fatal, thus we always recommend contacting an expert to handle the situation. If the mold only covers a small area (less than ten square feet), it may be treated with common household items. Keep in mind that these aren't the same procedures that a mold removal professional would use.

If you opt to conduct the mold cleanup yourself, always take care and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when working with mold, such as rubber gloves, eye protection/goggles, and an N-95 mask. Do not attempt to remove large amounts of mold on your own; get a professional.

1. Remove everything from the closet and carefully clean it. All intact garments and linens should be washed, while clearly dirty items should be discarded. The floor should be vacuumed or swept, and the walls should be scrubbed. To protect everything while you work, cover the closet floor and any furniture you can't remove with a sheet or plastic covering.
2. Disinfect the whole closet using a disinfectant. You may use distilled white vinegar as a starting point. Simply fill a spray bottle with vinegar and squirt it straight on the moldy area. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes before cleaning.
3. Allow the closet to dry after rinsing everything with new water and cloths.
4. To aid in ventilation, place a box fan in the closet and leave it on for 24 hours. Remove any excess moisture and thoroughly dry the area. This is critical since any lingering moisture will lead to mold development, which will put you right back where you started.
5. Re-clean the closet once a week for four weeks to guarantee that the mold is completely gone.

If you suspect mold in your home, you should always consult a professional. A professional can test your air to see whether mold is present. Mold may create health and household concerns in addition to an unpleasant odor.

Call Restoration 1 of North Georgia for quick assistance if you find mold or observe any signs of its growth. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day! Our mold removal specialists have been specially educated to handle your mold problem with care and compassion.