Is this product reliable for keeping mildew/mold off clothes in a very humid environment? Anyone have experience w/ this?
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I have kept some clothing in a wet/damp basement. I've never had an issue with having clothes retain any smells or mold getting into the bags. They do tear with heavy use (as does any bag) but usually can be repaired with packaging tape.
1093357
I'm not pleased with mine. I had more than a few refuse to seal no matter what I did. I'm in a desert so I don't know about mold/mildew.
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I bought it to remove mold from my daughters clothes. one shirt was mostly white with some color in the middle. I poured straight bleach on the white portion with no changes. The other was a light blue silky kind of undershirt. I just threw it in the garbage. Then I decided to try mold armor. I was too skeptical cause of it containing bleach which didn't work already. I went to our local big box hardware store and got this. Sprayed on the white shirt and it was instant removal of most mold. A little more spray and you cant even tell it had mold. So I dug the silky shirt out of the trash and sprayed on again it was instant removal. I was worried about it "bleaching" but it seems to have not affected the color or material. Highly recommend. Wish I found this sooner. All the clothes I've thrown away over the years. We get water in our basement & sometimes if there's clothes on the floor they will get moldy. I also sprayed some on the moldy bathroom ceiling and it worked great for that too
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Hi! Every cloth is coated to inner polythene membrane with thick paper outside. I use clothes more than half year and spotted no changes in their moistness. I think it is safe to buy even 1200 straight pieces.
1258952
I am not a chemist but I use it everywhere it is needed. Carpets, sinks, tile floors, etc. Never had a problem. If you are asking if it would be effective in killing mold, mildew, etc. then I would give you a strong yes.
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I don't know for surebut I can only guess that since it is a sponge like material that it could create a problem with moisture buildup. I don't know how big of an area you are covering but I would probably contact the company or someone that sells that type of product and see if there is one that would be mold resistant.
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As far as I know there shouldn't be any problem using it in a humid environment. I have been using it in my basement and it is usually somewhat damp down there. It has been working very well for me.
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I never had any problems with Mold and Mildew, but I did use those little balls that you can purchase for this unit. My biggest problem was that it left a white, chalky feeling coating on all surfaces within 3 ft. of the unit. It would take too much distilled H2O to got that route. I stopped using it.
1053512
I don't live in a humid area, but the cover is water-proof and black so if mildew formed on it, at least it wouldn't really show.
570275
I would try peroxide, Apple cider vinegar, or bleach with a squirt bottle. A magic eraser is helpful on mildew/mold issues on other products. Thats weird that mold occurred despite the chlorination... Mine is used in a lake on weekends then tossed on a screened porch to dry for the week. Fortunately, we havent experienced any mildew/mold issues. I hope these suggestions are beneficial. Goid luck!!
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Don't even think about it! I live in an area (southeast Louisiana) where flooding is an issue and have seen what can happen when people get water in their house. There's too much risk of causing mold if you use this indoors. Have you tried using Murphy's Oil Soap? I find that it works very well, even removing rust from metal surfaces (without a lot of scrubbing). It is safe to use on wood, but again, be careful not to use too much.
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The dish cloth that I used last night was still damp this morning. This is not a concern for me as I use a clean one each day, but if you use the same dish cloth for a couple of days, I can understand a concern for bacteria growth. I often include these dish cloths as gifts and everyone loves them.
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What type of material is the inside lining? Is it water-proof/stain-resistant? Want to use as laundry basket for dishcloths and soiled baby clothes. Not sure how it will hold up to the dampness, mildew-wise. Also, will the small bin be able to hold one load of washing?
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I've had it 6 months. It's been to countless locker rooms and stored in a plastic bag in a tote during transport. Hasn't accumulated mold or mildew at all. If it did, which I don't think it will, it would probably wipe right off. I'd use a little cleaning vinegar if it's stuck on. Hope this helps!
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We vent ours into an easily accessible attic so humidity has not been a problem in our house. The attic is warmer but not any more humid. It does work well in gathering lint. However, our removable lint door has started coming off when the dryer is turned on. I use 2 large rubber bands to hold it in place and that works OK. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I've used this product in musty areas and it is effective. I've been home and have used this product around my kids and pets with no detrimental results. I recommend changing the filter often...every 3 months. One draw back I have found is the bare wiring inside the unit will eventually rust, and the fan needs cleaned and lubricated from time to time to keep it running in top shape.
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I've never used it on anything that large, but I would recommend following the label carefully as to ventilation. Probably best outdoors on a very calm day and let it dry outdoors. I haven't found any residual odor or stickiness. An even coat on an object that large might be a challange ... also, I have no experience with washability on cotton, that is, how long it will last.
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I know the previous person said it didn't do anything for their mold, but we had mold and it killed it IMMEDIATELY on contact. The room got too humid and mold came back, used it again and it worked amazingly (so I think it kiils mold in carpet or other things, but probably won't get rid of a shower or sink mold/mildew without scrubbing). With a dehumidifier on, it never came back. I've used it on a red couch and beige carpet and it was fine on both.