Avoid piling wet clothes or other fabrics. Moist, warm and dark conditions in the pile's center provide excellent growing medium for mildew. Take nonwashables to the dry cleaners. Identify the stain for best dry cleaning results. Remove standing water promptly and use a disinfectant or light chlorine bleach solution to scrub walls and floor.
Mildew grows best in a moist, dark, warm environment.
Use fans to circulate air. Dehumidifiers will remove excess moisture in the air. Spores from mold and mildew could be dangerous to your health. Take care when working with items that smell musty or are filled with mildew. Go to top of this page.