6 bedroom storage mistakes that could be causing mould – and what to do instead

A white bedroom with a pink bed and an IKEA KALLAX storage unit used as a bench with storage baskets placed at the foot of the bed.

Typically when it comes to bedroom storage, our minds focus on aesthetics, size and clever features, but unless you want to be dealing with mould and mildew, there are other elements you need to bear in mind.

Whether it's at the time when you swap out your seasonal clothes from bedroom storage to wardrobes or throughout the year if you keep spare sheets and towels in these spaces, you may find that upon removing them from storage they've been affected by mould and mildew. And it’s a lot more common than you might think.