In linen and wardrobes, tightly stuffed with contents, a specific smell often settles due to the special microclimate in the house.
Even if things were washed with expensive air conditioning, a short stay on a hanger in a chiffonier will erase its traces and saturate it with a musty smell.
Causes of smell in the closet
This can happen due to high humidity in the room or on the shelves, stuffiness, dust, tobacco smoke and dirty linen or clothes next to clean things.
Mistakes
Some housewives believe that the problem can be solved by placing a couple of air fresheners on shelves or hangers.
However, practice shows that this is just a screen for a problem that will still remind of itself in a few days.
Ways to fight
You can get rid of the smell only after cleaning, during which the root of evil will be determined. Old things may have to be thrown away, and dirty ones washed.
In addition, if we are talking about dampness, then you will have to move the closet away from the wall, remove debris, wipe off dust, check boxes with shoes.
If areas affected by mold are found, then they will have to be treated with cleaning and disinfecting agents.
If the problem cannot be solved, try re-coating the shelves with a layer of varnish.
Surely table or apple cider vinegar will help get rid of the ingrained "ambre".
They can wipe the walls and shelves of the cabinet, or you can leave a container of vinegar inside for several days.
If necessary, even underwear can be rinsed with vinegar.
Then it remains to ventilate the closet and the room for several days.
