A humid environment and a poorly ventilated room are all it takes for mould to start growing on furniture, but that does not mean it is always obvious or even visible to the naked eye. Here are 5 places you should check for mould growth in your room and the steps you can take to prevent them.

1. TO CHECK FOR
COMMON PLACES
5MOULD
Before It’s Too Late

2. WINDOW
FRAMES & SILL
Moisture is the number one culprit for causing
moulds. Unfortunately, in a tropical climate like that of
Southeast Asia, there’s no way of controlling it because
a high level of humidity indicates a high level of
moisture in the air, an ideal condition for mould
growth. So, to keep mould at bay, we must keep an eye
out for their growth in these areas.

3. CARPETING,
UPHOLSTERY,
AND FABRIC
Fabric surfaces are porous and are known for
collecting mould. Anything from spilt drinks to contact
with sweat or condensation can cause moisture to get
trapped in the fabric. Carpets, clothing, couches, and
towers are among the many surfaces prone to mould
growth. Mildew can grow on any of these things if you
leave them wet for too long, and once mildew spreads,
mould is sure to follow.

4. RECOMMENDATION
CARPETKLEEN
Vacuuming by itself is not enough to eliminate mould
and mildew. You would need a chemical cleaner such
as CARPETKLEEN that cleans all-natural and synthetic
fibres as well as dries quickly to a non-sticky and
residue-free finish. Plus, it
delays the return of dirt,
restores matted fibres to
their natural look, and
leaves a fresh lavender
fragrance behind.

5. CURTAINS
AND COUCHES
As mentioned before, fabric and upholstery do a great
job of collecting mould spores. Moreover, mould often
grows in damp and dark conditions, and since curtains
and couches are mostly used and kept indoors, they
are more susceptible to mould growth. Mould build-up
around couches especially can have real health
concerns, at worst and at best, make the house dirty.

6. MATTRESS
A mix of humidity and bacteria can cause mould to
grow on mattresses. Especially mattresses in direct
contact with the floor have a slightly higher chance of
mould growth since the underside is usually left
unventilated, which enables the build-up of heat and
moisture, creating the perfect scenario for mould to
thrive in.

7. RECOMMENDATION
MILDEX
Don’t know how to get rid of those black spots
caused by moulds? MILDEX is the solution you
need. It is a heavy-duty chlorinated formula
that penetrates and breaks down the mildew
stains at the root without any scrubbing.

8. WOODEN
TABLES
Mould can also develop on painted legs of tables due
to elevated humidity. In this case, the mould growth is
possibly feeding off the settled dust accumulated on
the painted surface. Mould growth like this only occurs
in rooms with very high humidity levels. Again, we
recommend using MILDEX, which is also effective on
wood surfaces.

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