You have so many clothes you had to put some in storage. Perhaps you have a small closet and it can't accommodate your wardrobe year round. Perhaps you have some clothing that is meaningful to you, such as a wedding dress. Perhaps you gained a little weight and want to hold on to your smaller-sized clothing for when it fits again. Whatever your reason, when you pulled your items out of storage you realized that there are MUSTY ODORS IN your CLOTHING and now you need a way to fix the problem.



The first step in getting rid of the MUSTY ODORS in your clothing is to consider that perhaps the problem is the closet. CLEANING MUSTY CLOSETS can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. First, clean out all the clothes. Then, use some odor eating products such as sprays, cleaners, and other items to leave in the closet at all times. Try to find any visible mildew or mold spots on the closet walls or in the carpet, ceiling, and floor.

Once you are sure that the musty smell is eliminated from the closet, it is time to take care of the clothes. Here are some ideas on HOW TO GET RID OF the MUSTY SMELL in your clothing. First, hang the musty clothes and shoes on a clothesline outside on a warm, sunny day. This will help impart a clean “sun-kissed” scent to the fabric. After leaving them outside for a few hours, take them inside to wash. You may want to use a special must-removing product at any stage of the cleaning process. After you wash the clothes, you may want to dry them outside.

The above process will only work if the clothes aren't old and delicate. Antique and delicate clothing may need special care. If you are really concerned about the garment, you may want to take it to a specialist, such as someone who restores and repairs old clothing for a living. You shouldn't spin your musty wedding dress in the washing machine using harsh detergents. It may ruin the garment. This goes for other things such as military uniforms and antique costumes. I would also think twice about getting any of these garments dry cleaned. The chemicals they use may also damage a delicate or aging fabric.

Once you finally get rid of the musty smell, make sure that there are measures in place to prevent it from reoccurring. You may need to wash the closet and garments frequently to prevent mildew and mold build up. Using things like aromatic drawer sachets and cedar balls can also prevent the smell. Also consider that mold and mildew thrive on moisture and dark spaces so if you keep the storage area well lit and have a dehumidifier installed that should help a lot.

The process to get rid of and prevent mold and mildew from making MUSTY ODORS IN your CLOTHING may be time consuming at first. However, once the problem is under control, it will take less effort to maintain it.