How to prevent moisture and mold during rainy seasons? The key to preventing mold and moth damage to clothing is to wash it thoroughly. Moisture in clothing can lead to the proliferation and growth of mold or insect eggs. Therefore, clothes must be thoroughly dried before being stored in the cabinet. Anti mold and anti moth agents should be hung about 10 centimeters above the clothing so that their effective ingredients can fully evaporate and achieve good results. During rainy seasons, it is advisable to keep the doors of storage boxes closed as little as possible to prevent moisture absorbing fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool from becoming moldy. Cotton sweaters, pants, and other clothing should not be stored in plastic bags to prevent moisture from accumulating and causing mold. It is also not advisable to use an electric iron to dry clothes, as an iron cannot completely dry clothes and can easily cause them to mold.
During rainy periods, the humidity in preserved meats and dried goods is high, and preventing mold growth in food is crucial. Foods such as sausages, ham, mushrooms, and fungus are prone to mold growth, which can be frustrating. Sausages, ham, and meat marinated foods are prone to mold growth in hot and humid weather, producing carcinogenic aflatoxin. You can use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of vegetable oil, evenly apply it to the surface, and then hang it in a well ventilated place to prevent mold growth; Mushrooms and other mushrooms should be stored in sealed containers and avoid direct sunlight exposure. If slight mold spots are found on the mushrooms, they can be brushed off and baked, without washing with water; Adding a small amount of seaweed to rice can kill pests and inhibit mold, preventing rice from becoming moldy.
Both solid wood flooring and composite flooring should be avoided from being installed on rainy days. Because the ground will become damp on rainy days, especially on the first floor, there may be a phenomenon of moisture regain. At this time, the evaporation of water is slow and the glue dries slowly. In this situation, the floor is prone to deformation or hollowing during construction.
During the rainy season, some paper collectibles such as stamps, coins, calligraphy and paintings, newspapers, and various tickets are also prone to mold. The anti mold measures are as follows: first dry and air dry. If it is a stamp, you should choose an afternoon with strong sunlight, stand the stamp album in a shaded area close to the sun, open each page to dry, but do not let the sun directly shine to prevent the paper from drying out and becoming brittle. Wrap the stamps tightly with two layers of cling wrap and store them in the refrigerator or in a camphor wood cabinet with desiccants.
If stamps and tickets have become moldy, they can be soaked in hydrogen peroxide or fresh milk and lightly brushed off to remove surface mold. Wash with clean water and air dry, avoid direct sunlight exposure. The key to preventing mold growth in digital equipment and home appliance digital photography equipment is to prevent lens mold and electronic components from getting damp. Therefore, the first step is to remove equipment such as cameras, camcorders, and lenses that are prone to moisture and mold from leather bags and lens barrels. The removed equipment should be wiped clean with a soft cloth, and the lens should be lightly wiped with suede or lens paper after blowing away the dust to prevent mold from adhering to it. Then, it should be stored in a sealed drying oven.
During the rainy season, the humidity in the air is high, and even televisions, computers, etc. may get damp. Therefore, during rainy seasons, even without using a computer, it is necessary to frequently turn it on and use the heat generated during machine operation to drive away the moisture inside the machine. Desiccant can also be placed inside the computer case. Similarly, televisions and other electrical appliances should also be used frequently and not left unused for a long time.