Getting condensation in my shed some of the carrying straps
and handles on luggage bags are getting mould and spots on them
Anyone know how to treat this?
and handles on luggage bags are getting mould and spots on them
Anyone know how to treat this?
In reply to Post #1
Cillit bang do a decent black mold remover spray.
Cillit bang do a decent black mold remover spray.
In reply to Post #1
If you can get power in your shed then perhaps you should consider running a small dehumidifier.
Alternatively a cheaper option would be to put all your vulnerable things in a cabinet ideally with a small heater inside. That way your bags etc will be a bit warmer than the rest of the surroundings and escape the condensation.
If you can get power in your shed then perhaps you should consider running a small dehumidifier.
Alternatively a cheaper option would be to put all your vulnerable things in a cabinet ideally with a small heater inside. That way your bags etc will be a bit warmer than the rest of the surroundings and escape the condensation.
In reply to Post #1
It's only surface mould,just rub it off with a cloth.You could then put bowls of salt in there as that will draw the moisture,you can buy them tubs with crystals in that do the same job.
It's only surface mould,just rub it off with a cloth.You could then put bowls of salt in there as that will draw the moisture,you can buy them tubs with crystals in that do the same job.
In reply to Post #1
I have a detached garage. We.live on a slope and they built it into the slope. So when it rains the floor is wet. It's always damp in there. I have pallets on the floor but some luggage still gets white mould.
It's interesting that some never does, and some always does.
Anyway a wetwipe just rubs it off. Looks more worrying than it is.
I have a detached garage. We.live on a slope and they built it into the slope. So when it rains the floor is wet. It's always damp in there. I have pallets on the floor but some luggage still gets white mould.
It's interesting that some never does, and some always does.
Anyway a wetwipe just rubs it off. Looks more worrying than it is.
In reply to Post #4
I've used trays of cat litter in my old shed to reduce the condensation,worked pretty well,cheap enough too.
I've used trays of cat litter in my old shed to reduce the condensation,worked pretty well,cheap enough too.
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Lawson9 ‘s Post
I've used this before. The reviews are mixed but it has worked great for me and has prevented the mould from growing back straight away, which is what will happen if you just try and wipe it off with a damp cloth or the like.
The cillit bang stuff will likely bleach the fabric, so I would personally avoid that.
Also, try one of those Unibond aero 360 dehumidifiers to try and remove some of the airborne moisture.
Furniture-Clinic-Mould-Remover-Spray
I've used this before. The reviews are mixed but it has worked great for me and has prevented the mould from growing back straight away, which is what will happen if you just try and wipe it off with a damp cloth or the like.
The cillit bang stuff will likely bleach the fabric, so I would personally avoid that.
Also, try one of those Unibond aero 360 dehumidifiers to try and remove some of the airborne moisture.
Furniture-Clinic-Mould-Remover-Spray
Astonish mould and mildew spray. Dead cheap from asda and dead effective. Bit of an aggressive smell but if you spray and leave it to work its bloomin good stuff
Would both/either of these (Furniture-Clinic-Mould-Remover-Spray or the Astonish Mould and Mildew Spray) work on brollies?
In reply to Post #10
The furniture clinic one is designed for safe use with fabrics so I don't see why not. The other supermarket ones tend to contain bleach so can stain fabrics.
If you do try it, I would wash the brolly down first to remove any surface mould, spray it liberally then rinse off after the stated time.
The furniture clinic one is designed for safe use with fabrics so I don't see why not. The other supermarket ones tend to contain bleach so can stain fabrics.
If you do try it, I would wash the brolly down first to remove any surface mould, spray it liberally then rinse off after the stated time.
In reply to Post #11
I would try something less harsh like white vinegar, before using any chemicals...
I would try something less harsh like white vinegar, before using any chemicals...
In reply to Post #10
I don't see why not *the astonish stuff
It does a great job wherever I use it. Could be a bit of a bleaching issue though... (contains <5% chlorine based bleaching agents - from the blurb on the bottle)
I don't see why not *the astonish stuff
It does a great job wherever I use it. Could be a bit of a bleaching issue though... (contains <5% chlorine based bleaching agents - from the blurb on the bottle)