Mildew is not pleasant to have around your home. If it isn’t removed, it can do damage to your clothes, walls and furniture. It can also create a bad smell around the house. Because mildew is unhygienic and forms bacteria, it is important you always work on preventing it from growing. But just what causes mildew to grow?

The Causes of Mildew

Moisture

Generally, moisture is one of the main causes of mildew. Whenever a room has a high humidity level, mildew will form and spread. Whenever you have a shower, you’ll notice the room gets moister. This is why turning the fan on after you finish is important as it eliminates the moisture.

Over time, your bath mat, bathroom rug, towels and shower curtain will grow more mildew, so you must stay on top of cleaning duties.

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Darkness

Darkness is also a cause of mildew growing. Places like closets, attics or rooms with little sunlight will grow mildew. We highly recommend you constantly clean your house and closets to prevent mildew from latching onto your clothes.

Ensure you keep the doors and windows open as this allows in natural light which eliminates mould and mildew. Good air circulation also helps to maintain a consistent temperature in the house.

We also recommend you air-dry your clothes inside out facing the sunlight as this will eliminate any mildew.

Now that you know what causes mildew to form in the house, we hope you’ll take steps to prevent it from growing.

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