Even a clean sweater that has been lying on a closet shelf for several days can start to emit a not very pleasant smell.
Instead of wrinkling your nose as you sift through your closet to find the right item, there are some helpful tips to help keep your closet looking fresh.
Find the source of the unpleasant odor
The repulsive smell does not appear out of nowhere – most likely, there is an item (or several at once) lying around somewhere that is the source of the stench. As a rule, these are shoes, so it is better to store boots and sneakers in another place, with good ventilation.
If you are sure that your wardrobe items are safe, look for white, black or green mold spores.
Keep humidity under control
The first thing you should do is conduct a small test to find out if there really is high humidity in your closet.
To do this, fill a glass with water, throw in a few ice cubes and leave it behind a closed door for 4 minutes. If after this time condensation appears on the outside of the glass, then it is time to take immediate action.
Place cups filled with soda or activated carbon on the shelves. In addition, rice can also help in the fight against humidity – leave an open jar of cereal in the cupboard.
Add some flavors
You will find a lot of special sachets for the closet on sale. At worst, you can use a bar of scented soap or a cotton pad with a drop of essential oil.
Another option is coffee: when in contact with it, the clothes will acquire a barely perceptible aroma of freshly brewed espresso.
