{"id":2786,"date":"2018-10-15T15:57:16","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T15:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchendoorhub.com\/the-hub\/?p=2786"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:15:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:15:09","slug":"fitted-wardrobes-cause-damp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchendoorhub.com\/the-hub\/fitted-wardrobes-cause-damp-2786","title":{"rendered":"Do Fitted Wardrobes Cause Damp?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fitted bedroom wardrobes<\/a> are often a magnet for damp and mould because they can cut off the circulation of air behind them. For other areas in the home, such as windows and walls, mould can be scrubbed off easily with a combination of bleach and water. However, this becomes more tricky when it is behind a wardrobe, particularly <\/span>fitted units<\/span>, as gaining access to the affected area and bleach can damage wood easily. This article looks at some of the causes of damp and how you can stop mould growing in and behind your wardrobe door<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of Damp in Wardrobes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you spot damp behind a wardrobe, there are usually one or two causes for it. These must be tackled first before anything else and – in most cases – dealing with these issues solves the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Condensation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Damp and mould is usually caused by an excess of moisture building up in a particular area. When fitted wardrobes are built against exterior walls, the area behind them is cut off from the rest of the room so it doesn\u2019t receive the heat and air circulation that it once had. This trapped space can also become humid if it is still heated slightly, which creates a prime location for mould to grow. Free-standing wardrobes can also have this problem, but moving them away from the wall is a quick and easy fix. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wet Clothing<\/b><\/h3>\n

Hanging \u2018nearly dry\u2019 clothes up in your wardrobe is a surprisingly common cause for damp. They may seem dry enough to finish off the wardrobe, but what this does is introduce extra moisture into that small space. Once introduced, it will do what moisture does and spread out searching for dry spaces. This coupled with the darkness of the wardrobe create the perfect breeding ground for mould to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Causes of Damp<\/b><\/h3>\n

If neither of these is the cause for the damp then you should check other parts of the property which may be affecting the bedroom unit. We suggest checking the following for signs of a leak which may be causing the damp:<\/span><\/p>\n