The quilt is very common in life. Different quilts are needed all year round, so that you won't catch cold when sleeping. Generally, you need to take the quilt out to the sun, otherwise it will have a musty smell. So, is the smell of moldy quilts harmful to human health? Let's have a look at the introduction brought by Xiao Bian!
Is the smell of moldy quilt harmful to human health
It has a certain impact.
The musty smell has a certain impact on the body. A musty smell in the quilt indicates that it contains a lot of fungi. If you continue to cover it, the fungi will affect the skin and easily cause skin diseases. In addition, these molds will also enter the respiratory tract, causing cough, throat discomfort and other respiratory diseases, and long-term use of quilts with a musty smell will also cause certain harm to the human liver, kidney, immune function, and it is easy to cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Can I still use the moldy quilt after drying
It depends on the situation.
If the mildew of the quilt is not serious, the mildew smell disappears after the sun shines, and the mildew can be removed, the quilt can continue to be used, which will not have any impact. However, if the quilt is obviously moldy, a large area of mildew spots appear on the surface, and there is still obvious mildew smell after exposure to the sun, it is not recommended to cover it again. It is suggested to take other methods to remove the mold or throw away the quilt.
How to remove the musty smell of quilt
Sunlight exposure
If the quilt has a heavy musty smell, it is recommended to choose a good weather to expose the quilt in the sun. Ultraviolet rays can disinfect the quilt and remove the musty smell on the quilt. In addition, it is recommended to gently tap the quilt with a coat hanger after drying it, so that the dust on the quilt can be removed, and the musty smell can also be removed faster.
Active carbon deodorization
A little activated carbon can be put in the quilt. The activated carbon has a good adsorption effect and can absorb the musty smell on the quilt.
Liquor flavor removal
A small spray bottle can be used to fill a proper amount of liquor, and then sprayed on the quilt. The alcohol volatilizes faster, so that the musty smell of the quilt can be removed, and it can also play a good role in sterilization.