Comments on: Moldy Sauder storage cabinet. My clothes are getting moldy too.. help!?

By: STEVE G 66

STEVE G 66 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:17:59 +0000

You could lay the cabinet on it’s side, prop open the doors and set an oscilating fan/ heater, temp. medium heat and leave it go for a few hours to dry out fully then coatit with a anti-mould sealer. Then put some pieces of Cedar timber in cabinet then,wash your cothes in lemon wash powder, sit back with a chilled wine of your choice and check it out.
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By: Dwight S

Dwight S — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:41:59 +0000

I like Dan’s solution, but if this cabinet is like most Sauder stuff, it may be best to trash it. A lot of these assemble-it-yourself cabinets, computer desks, bookcases and entertainment centers are mostly particle board, MDF (medium density fiberboard) and/or wood laminates. If that’s the case, especially if it’s particle board, it will soak up moisture like a sponge. The material swells, warps and splits. It sounds like you have one of the cheaper cabinets that doesn’t have a protective finish. If you think you can save it, then do as Dan suggested. But the trick will be letting the cabinet completely dry out before applying any finish or protective coating.
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http://thebarefootbadger.com/problems-with-particleboard/

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:15:59 +0000

You need to get a good mold killer and then prime it with Kilz. Both are available at Home Depot. The mold killer in Garden cleaning aisle and the Kilz in Paint department.
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