How to prevent mould/fungal infestation on bigdug shelving?

[mightyquinn]

I've recently erected bigdug shelving in my basement to help with organising tools and things. I've noticed that the wooden shelf-boards that come packaged with bigdugs attract to dust-like micro-fungus. I've taken to wrapping the shelves in clingfilm and sellotape to prevent the fungus from taking purchase on them, but I wonder if there's an easier way to resolve this. I vacuum the unwrapped shelves once a week and a week later fresh micro-fungus is growing on them. What treatment products would you recommend to both preserve the shelf-boards and repel fungus, wood-lice, etc.?

 

[foxhole]

Do you mean mould? Bleach will clean and ventilation prevents its return .Woodlice live on rotting timber and are harmless, if you have them you need too remove any rotting timber.

 

[mightyquinn]

If I bleach them, yes - it will kill the mould - but it will return within a week or two. I'm looking to see which products are recommended to permanently protect the wooden MDF boards.

 

[foxhole]

If I bleach them, yes - it will kill the mould - but it will return within a week or two. I'm looking to see which products are recommended to permanently protect the wooden MDF boards.

Only returns if you don’t have adequate ventilation , mould is airborn.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Paint the shelves?

 

[foxhole]

Paint the shelves?

Mould grows on paint .

 

[Tigercubrider]

Mould grows on paint .

Yes, but easier to clean.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Bleach will clean and ventilation prevents its return .

Many suggest bleach, but bleach does not kill mould, it only hides it. White vinegar and baking soda is recommended to kill it, then bleach to clean it.

 

[foxhole]

Many suggest bleach, but bleach does not kill mould, it only hides it. White vinegar and baking soda is recommended to kill it, then bleach to clean it.

Both kill mould .

Bleach, a potent biocide that can be used to kill mould. The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which kills mould by denaturing proteins, inactivating enzymes, disrupting nucleic acids, and destroying other cellular components.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Both kill mould .

Bleach, a potent biocide that can be used to kill mould. The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which kills mould by denaturing proteins, inactivating enzymes, disrupting nucleic acids, and destroying other cellular components.

Why you should NEVER clean mould with bleach

When mould appears on walls and tiles in the bathroom, many homeowners reach for bleach and harsh chemicals to treat the problem - but you shouldn't be.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The ultimate guide on how to prevent and get rid of mold and mildew in your home – expert-approved tips for every room and surface

Mold smells bad, looks unsightly, and can trigger health issues

www.homesandgardens.com

 

[foxhole]

Why you should NEVER clean mould with bleach

When mould appears on walls and tiles in the bathroom, many homeowners reach for bleach and harsh chemicals to treat the problem - but you shouldn't be.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The ultimate guide on how to prevent and get rid of mold and mildew in your home – expert-approved tips for every room and surface

Mold smells bad, looks unsightly, and can trigger health issues

www.homesandgardens.com

From you link.

'We instruct our cleaners to soak the molded areas with bleach, and per the instructions, let it sit for at least 15 minutes before coming back and wiping or scrubbing it away,' he says.
The article fails to understand why the mould returns ( lack of ventilation) so blames the bleach.

 

[Tigercubrider]

I wouldn’t take any Daily Mail article as scientific advice.

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