Moldy Closets

You need a dehumidifier in the closet - at a minimum. I would wash the walls, then prime with Kilz or Zinsser, then paint and install a dehumidifier. Your landlord should do this for you. In the meantime use lawn and leaf bags turned upside down and placed over the hanger to protect your clothes.

Mold is dangerous if you breathe that in your lungs. You may want to seek professional help, especially if it gets on your clothing.

Have your land lord fix the leaks in the closet. Once fixed use Damp rid

Get Out if There NOW! Mold is very dangerous to health. There are hundreds of types. Where is mold that you cannot readily see? There’s a source of entry!! Look online. Utube s abound on Mold and Mold illness!

I know. I was very sick, left condo and am getting treatment.

Brain, Sinuses, Lungs, Erratic Heart! Dangerous. GET OUT! Anything porous absorbs mold- cannot bring with you- cross contaminate new place. Even wood! Anything with a fan in sucks in mold spores.

Blessings and good luck!

Also, contact the owner or management agency, it could be a roof leak that is pooling in that area

Tell your landlord. Mold can be life threatening to live in. Demand he fixes the problem/the roof.

You first have to figure where the moisture is coming into the closets and fix that. Close off the source of the water or fix a roof leak. Then scrub it down with water and bleach mix about 50% solution. Next is to seal walls of closet with a GOOD mold Primer Paint formulated to cover mold . -- Mold are air borne spores landing in a habitat produced by a water source + right temperature, light and ventilation, for the type of spore to grow. Even if you tear out the walls, unless you deal with the moisture and temperature you won't solve the problem. Lots of articles on google about mold.