"But yeah, ventilation is key—had a rental once with terrible airflow, and mold was relentless no matter what tricks I tried."
Haha, been there... nothing like battling mold in a bathroom that seems determined to stay damp forever. Curious though, have you (or anyone here) tried those moisture-absorbing bags or containers? I've seen them around but always wondered if they're actually effective or just another gimmick cluttering up the bathroom shelf.
Tried those moisture bags once... honestly, they're pretty meh. They do collect some water, sure, but if your bathroom's really damp, they're not gonna cut it. Better off investing in a decent fan or cracking a window regularly—less clutter too.
I've been wondering about those moisture bags, glad I didn't impulse-buy a bunch of them last weekend. My bathroom doesn't have a window (I know, rookie mistake), and installing a fan seems like a bigger project than I was planning. Is it actually worth the hassle, though? I've heard mixed things about how effective bathroom fans really are—some people swear by them, others say they're noisy and barely help. Right now, I'm just wiping down the walls after showers and crossing my fingers... hasn't gotten moldy yet, but it's kind of annoying. Has anyone tried one of those plug-in dehumidifiers? Are they decent enough to handle the dampness, or is that another gimmick waiting to disappoint me?
Honestly, those plug-in dehumidifiers are pretty meh. Tried one in my tiny bathroom (also windowless, solidarity) and it barely made a dent. Ended up just biting the bullet and installing a fan—went with a quieter eco-friendly model and it's been a game changer. Less wiping, less stress, and no mold sightings yet. Not exactly lazy, but definitely beats crossing fingers and hoping for the best...
Can totally relate to the struggle—my old historic place has zero ventilation in the bathroom, and mold was a constant battle. Tried the plug-in route too, but same deal, pretty underwhelming. Finally installed a low-profile fan with humidity sensors (bit pricier but worth it), and it's honestly saved my sanity. Less scrubbing walls, more enjoying showers... definitely worth ditching the "lazy" hacks sometimes for a real solution.
