Preventing Mildew: The Impact of Humidity on Clothes and How to Protect Them

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High humidity in homes creates an environment conducive to mildew growth, as mildew is a type of fungus that thrives in moist, dark conditions. The primary sources of moisture often include steam from showers and cooking. To prevent mildew on clothes, it is essential to ventilate areas where moisture accumulates. This can be achieved by venting bathroom steam to the exterior and keeping bathroom doors closed until the moisture dissipates. Additionally, maintaining open windows can help reduce indoor humidity by allowing moisture from breath to escape, preventing condensation on cold surfaces. The construction of the house can also influence moisture levels, as walls and floors may retain moisture, contributing to the problem.
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Why does humidity in the houses make clothes mildew? Is there any method for protection?
 
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This isn't chemical, it is biological. Mildew is a fungus, and fungi like moist, dark places. The high humidity simply facilitates the growth of the fungus.
 
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mech-eng said:
Why does humidity in the houses make clothes mildew? Is there any method for protection?
If the moisture in the home is originating as steam from the shower, and perhaps kitchen cooking, then vent the bathroom & steam to the exterior and keep the bathroom door closed until moisture subsides. If the climate allows it, keep one or two windows open at most times so that moisture from your breath doesn't get a chance to condense on the cold walls and windows.

Fungus, mould and mildew, thrives in warm, humid, spaces.
 
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If the moisture in the home is originating as steam from the shower, and perhaps kitchen cooking, then vent the bathroom & steam to the exterior and keep the bathroom door closed until moisture subsides. If the climate allows it, keep one or two windows open at most times so that moisture from your breath doesn't get a chance to condense on the cold walls and windows.

Fungus, mould and mildew, thrives in warm, humid, spaces.

I think it is not related both of the reasons you think but it is related to how a house is built. The origin of moisture is walls of the house and floort and there is less moisture in the bathroom than some walls of the house.

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