Bag getting mouldy in attic - protective liners to prevent infestation?

mrcheez

Popped up to my attic at the weekend to see that my large backpack was getting mouldy.

I've sprayed it with an anti-mould spray which might keep it at bay for a while but ideally I'll wait till summer to leave it outdoors for a while.

The attic is fairly well-aired and the mould doesn't seem to have spread to any other surrounding bags, but I thought just to play it safe I might wrap all exposed bags in individual clear bin liners

(like these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Strong-Heavy-Refuse-Rubbish-Wheelie/dp/B009DRBI4S/)

My question is: will leaving bags wrapped like this encourage mould to form, or keep it at bay?

Would there be something I could throw into the bin liners like a mould-killer (similar to a moth killer)?

CJhaughey

Use a dessicant to reduce the moisture level in the plastic storage bag, the little sachets that come in Sushi packs are good and they are often in shoe boxes as well.

M.Lynch

Putting the bag in a bin liner and tying it should be sufficient, as no damp air will then get in.

mrcheez

M.Lynch wrote: »

Putting the bag in a bin liner and tying it should be sufficient, as no damp air will then get in.

Makes sense, I wasn't sure if the lack of fresh air would be a driving force in developing mould

mrcheez

CJhaughey wrote: »

Use a dessicant to reduce the moisture level in the plastic storage bag, the little sachets that come in Sushi packs are good and they are often in shoe boxes as well.

Amazon to the rescue again

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silica-Gel-Pouches-Sachets-Weight/dp/B004XX2W5G/

M.Lynch

Nah I don't think so, should just preserve whatever is inside it. Works for me anyway.

mrcheez

M.Lynch wrote: »

Nah I don't think so, should just preserve whatever is inside it. Works for me anyway.

Can I get them any cheaper in Dublin than off Amazon? I probably don't need 100, maybe around 20 or so.

slimjimmc

A few vacuum storage bags might do the trick, can get them in places such as Argos, Heatons, Woodies, HomeStore+More.

mrcheez

slimjimmc wrote: »

A few vacuum storage bags might do the trick, can get them in places such as Argos, Heatons, Woodies, HomeStore+More.

The thing is I'd like the bags to be easily accessible if I need them without having to revacuum after use.

For example I use my large backpack frequently to carry large items on my bike, but don't have the room to keep it down in the main house.

Also I have some things like kite-surf equipment that will only fit in the 240 litre bags, so I'm really just looking for that size.

I guess the amazon one will do if required, just seems strange you can't pick up clear 240 litre bin bags anywhere.

CJhaughey

Try recycling centres they sometimes sell rolls for recycling plastics.
Even if you do vacuum the air out use a few dessicant sachets they make a big difference.
Ask in some shoe shops if they have any, you should be able to get them for nothing.

gutteruu

Just put some kitty litter in a breathable bag/sock and leave it in the bag with it. It is fuellers earth if I remember right and works the same as silica.