The pharmacist named a way to get rid of the smell of dust in the closet

Sometimes clothes stored in the closet may have a characteristic dust smell, which indicates certain processes in the microclimate of the room. On October 4, Maria Zolotareva, Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Biotechnology and Industrial Pharmacy at RTU MIREA, spoke about the causes of this phenomenon and ways to get rid of it. "Газете.Ru ".

"This odor is formed as a result of the oxidation of organic components of household dust, which is based on microscopic scales of human and animal skin containing sebum residues. When stored for a long time in conditions of limited ventilation, fats and lipids, which are part of the skin secretions, undergo a process of slow oxidation by atmospheric oxygen, which gives things a characteristic "musty" or "rancid" smell," the expert explained.

The cause of the phenomenon may also be the activity of bacteria that live in the dust and feed on its organic components. The products of their metabolism, especially at high humidity, only increase the unpleasant odor. The reason for the increase in humidity may be modern plastic windows, which improve thermal insulation and contribute to such undesirable processes.

"To effectively solve the cleaning problem, it is necessary to ventilate not only the rooms, but also the cabinets, leaving their doors open during through ventilation of the apartment. It is also necessary to clean inside the cabinets, treating the shelves and walls with a weak vinegar solution or specialized products that do not damage the surfaces," said the pharmacist.

A lower humidity level can be maintained using household dehumidifiers and air conditioners. Chemical adsorbents such as silica gel granules can also be placed in the cabinet.

On October 1, allergist and immunologist Elena Paretskaya and ORMATEK told Izvestia about the health effects of dust mite allergies. It is noted that the symptoms of dust mite allergy can be especially pronounced after sleep, when allergic rhinitis, mucus trickling down the back of the pharynx and allergic conjunctivitis with itching and redness of the eyes most often occur. In severe cases, allergies can cause attacks of choking and coughing, and in children, an itchy rash.

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