Just found out something kinda interesting—apparently, leather shoes can grow mold if you leave them in a humid closet too long. Um, yeah, learned that one the hard way. Also, silica gel packets (those little things you find in shoeboxes) actually help keep humidity down if you toss them in drawers or cabinets. Pretty neat trick. Curious if anyone else has random humidity tips they've stumbled on by accident...
"Just found out something kinda interesting—apparently, leather shoes can grow mold if you leave them in a humid closet too long."
Yikes, been there myself. I remember pulling out a pair of boots after months tucked away and finding them covered in fuzzy green spots... not exactly the vintage look I was going for, haha. Silica packets are a lifesaver though, good call on that one. Another random trick I stumbled onto during my renovation adventures: chalk sticks. Seriously, just regular old classroom chalk. Toss a few sticks in your toolbox or drawers, and they soak up moisture surprisingly well. Learned this after accidentally leaving some chalk in my toolbox overnight in the garage—it actually kept my tools from rusting up. Who knew? Anyway, humidity is tricky stuff, but sounds like you're already figuring out some solid hacks. Keep experimenting—you've got this!
Chalk sticks, huh? Hadn't heard that one before, but makes sense chemically—chalk's basically calcium carbonate, pretty porous stuff. Might give it a shot myself. Humidity's sneaky... always finding new ways to mess with our stuff. Glad you're figuring out some solid workarounds though.
I've tried chalk sticks before, and honestly, they're pretty decent for smaller spaces like closets or cabinets. But if you're dealing with a bigger area or serious humidity, you might wanna step it up a notch. I've had better luck with those silica gel packs—yeah, the ones you get free in shoeboxes. I save 'em up and toss them into toolboxes or storage bins. Seems to help keep rust and mold at bay... at least for me.
Chalk sticks are decent, but they're messy and crumble easily, at least in my experience. Silica gel packs are definitely handy—I stash them everywhere too—but another thing I've found surprisingly effective is activated charcoal bags. They're reusable, eco-friendly, and absorb moisture really well without any chemical smell or residue. I've used them in closets and even under the sink cabinet where dampness tends to linger... worth trying if you're looking for a sustainable alternative.
