High humidity turning everything mouldy

[abbby]

My clothes, bags, boxes, cabinets keeps forming moulds. It has been raining and every time it rains every gets mould.

Is there a solution to fix this?

[BBCDoc]

Dehumidify your Place

Check window and door seals

Get professional help to remove the mould


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[PNGMK]

It's actually a bit dependent on where you live in Singapore. I've been in places where it was terrible - low rise homes next to treees and parks and the ocean are the worse.

[abbby]

It's actually a bit dependent on where you live in Singapore. I've been in places where it was terrible - low rise homes next to treees and parks and the ocean are the worse.

Yes, I think the trees around my place is rather dense and causing the humidity. Oceans too? And houses near oceans, metal furniture (that are not stainless steel) do rust?

[bgd]

The movement of air helps, i.e. fans. Not always practical for wardrobes and i'm sure more effective in some places than others.

[Max Headroom]

I think fans are one thing, but an actual draft from outside tends to really make the difference. Closed areas have a tendency to load up on humidity, unless the a/c is running of course. We're constantly exhaling water vapour, which adds up if it can't go anywhere.

Also, yes, Singapore's interior (Bukit Timah etc) seems to be a more humid area, especially at night, undoubtedly, due to the jungle. The coast is better, likely because there are fewer trees and also because it's breezier. I live(d) in both areas and can tell the difference in humidity.

[abbby]

I think fans are one thing, but an actual draft from outside tends to really make the difference. Closed areas have a tendency to load up on humidity, unless the a/c is running of course. We're constantly exhaling water vapour, which adds up if it can't go anywhere.

Also, yes, Singapore's interior (Bukit Timah etc) seems to be a more humid area, especially at night, undoubtedly, due to the jungle. The coast is better, likely because there are fewer trees and also because it's breezier. I live(d) in both areas and can tell the difference in humidity.

That's good to hear cos I was considering move closer to the coast (lol)...and was quite worried about the humidity level as well.

[theashiera]

It’s likely due to high humidity and poor airflow. Use a dehumidifier or air-con, keep cabinets ventilated, and clean mould promptly. Check for leaks or damp spots—better ventilation and moisture control should solve it.

[malcontent]

Since this topic is being resurrected, I’ll just add:

Much of the time we lived in Singapore we had two large mini-fridge sized dry boxes. One I got from a departing expat, and the other my wife bought for between $100-200, can’t recall the exact amount.

We kept our important documents in there, along with photo albums, camera equipment, leather goods not used regularly… I even kept rolls of chewable antacids from the US in there, so they wouldn’t go crumbly.

[abbby]

Those dry boxes used to store cameras? That sounds like a good idea for keep important things in.

[malcontent]

Those dry boxes used to store cameras? That sounds like a good idea for keep important things in.

Yes, the same kind except larger and they have to be plugged in (but use very little power). Ours also had a humidity & temp gauge that used an AA battery as well. It stayed below 40% humidity if I recall correctly.

I kept a spare set of office shoes in there for up to 2 years at a time and they remained as fresh as when they were put in there.

[abbby]

That's a genius idea. To store important documents, certificates, expensive bags ...I remembered checking the prices on Lazada before, the dry boxes can be quite costly.. but definitely useful.

[malcontent]

That's a genius idea. To store important documents, certificates, expensive bags ...I remembered checking the prices on Lazada before, the dry boxes can be quite costly.. but definitely useful.

Ours is Digi Cabi brand. Both units have performed well over the years and are still working today at my in-laws place… with our stuff still in it!

When we renovated in 2011, we actually built space for the 2 of them in our wardrobe cabinets, including a port for the power connection.