Last summer I moved to a place that's way more humid than what I'm used to, and man, was I unprepared. Clothes started smelling musty even after laundry, hair turned into a permanent frizz-ball situation...and don't even get me started on the mold I found creeping in the corners of my closet. Had no clue humidity could cause so much chaos indoors. Has anyone else had to deal with surprise humidity issues like this? Curious how you handled it or if it's just me being clueless, haha.
Yeah, humidity sneaks up on you, doesn't it? Had the same problem when I moved south a few years back. For closets, try placing moisture absorbers like DampRid—they really help cut down on mold and mustiness. As for laundry, adding a bit of white vinegar during washing can neutralize odors. Hair-wise...a good leave-in conditioner or anti-frizz serum makes a huge difference. Took me a while to figure this stuff out too, but trust me, it does get better over time.
"adding a bit of white vinegar during washing can neutralize odors."
Tried the vinegar trick myself after a basement flood—worked surprisingly well. But honestly, DampRid didn't cut it for me long-term. Ended up installing a small dehumidifier in the closet. Anyone else find they needed something stronger?
Haha, I feel your pain about the DampRid—honestly, it felt like putting a band-aid on a sinking ship for me. Vinegar helped a bit, but eventually I caved and got a dehumidifier too. Totally worth it. On the bright side, my hair finally stopped looking like I'd stuck my finger in an electrical socket every morning...small victories, right? Did your frizz calm down after installing yours?
Glad to hear the dehumidifier worked out for you too. DampRid definitely has its limits, especially in consistently humid climates. For anyone still struggling, I've found that improving closet ventilation can make a noticeable difference—just leaving doors slightly ajar or installing small vents helps air circulate and reduces mold growth. As for hair, switching to microfiber towels and using leave-in conditioners has helped me manage frizz significantly, even before the humidity levels were fully under control. Small adjustments can really add up over time.
