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Our closets may seem like an area clear of danger. There’s nothing in your closet that can cause danger or damage, so what should you be looking for? Well, there’s no need to panic. These closet dangers don’t pose an immediate threat to your home or family. It’s still important to be aware of these 4 closet dangers so nothing happens in the future.
If you think you have a moth problem in your home, make sure to check the clothes in your closet. Some of your clothes may have holes with webs left behind. These holes are typically left by moths as they look for an area to burrow. Throw out clothes that have bad damage and clean the ones you decide to keep. You want to wash these clothes on HOT to make sure all remnants of the moths are cleaned out.
Once your clothes are dealt with, clean out the rest of your closet. Vacuum the entire area and remove the contents of your vacuum immediately.
Mold and mildew form in areas with high levels of moisture in the air. Closets are mostly sealed and clothes do an excellent job of absorbing moisture. If you’re not careful or your closet is located near the shower, your closet could become the perfect birthing ground for toxic growth.
A poorly ventilated closet will see much more moisture buildup than one that is. If you see mold or mildew growing in your closet, you may want to consider a ventilated door or leaving the door open for an hour or so a day.
Make sure your closet isn’t over-packed. An overcrowded closet automatically becomes a poorly ventilated one. Removing some clothes or clutter can immediately increase the airflow in your closet.
If you have clothes that require dry cleaning, DO NOT keep them in your closet at first. The different chemicals used at dry cleaners can fill your closet making it a harmful area for pets and even your family.
When you bring clothes back from the dry cleaner, make sure to leave them out in a well-ventilated area for an hour or two. This will help the different chemicals escape from your clothes. Once the clothes have been ventilated for some time, they are safe to return to the closet.
While it doesn’t seem like it, the lighting in your closet poses a fire hazard. We often stack things high in our closets. Sometimes high enough to make contact with a light bulb in your closet. When the heat of a lightbulb meets something like wool or cardboard, it can pose the threat of fire.
In general, it’s a good idea to switch to linear LED lighting and light bulbs. Not only do these look better aesthetically, but they also are much safer and will improve your energy bill.
Hopefully, none of these dangers are found in your closet, but if they are, we hope these tips made it easier to find and avoid these dangers. If you’ve been looking to make your closet something to be proud of, CFG Shower Doors & Mirrors can help. We provide full design and installation of custom closets. Visit our contact page today to see what we can do for you.