Leaving closet doors open does help a bit, but honestly, it’s not a magic fix. I tried that last summer thinking it’d air things out, but the humidity just seemed to settle everywhere instead of just in the closet. If you’re trying to save on dehumidifier costs, I’d suggest running it on a timer or only during peak humidity hours. Also, putting a small fan near the closet (door open) made more difference for me than just leaving the door open alone. It’s not perfect, but it beats wiping down walls every week.
Title: My Battle With Moldy Closets And Frizzy Hair
Yeah, humidity is the true villain here, not the closet doors. I tried leaving mine open for weeks, hoping for some miracle airflow, but all it did was let the musty smell escape into my bedroom. It’s like the mold wanted to socialize or something. I totally get what you mean about the air just… hanging there. Every time I walked in, I’d get hit with that damp sock vibe.
I’m with you on the fan thing. I stuck a cheap little desk fan facing into my closet and it helped more than I expected. Not a cure-all, but at least my sweaters don’t feel soggy anymore. I’ve also started tossing those silica gel packets from shoe boxes in there—probably not making a huge difference, but hey, it feels proactive.
Dehumidifiers are great but man, they can be energy hogs. I tried running mine just at night when the air felt thickest and it seemed to help without nuking my electric bill. Still, there are days when I swear the humidity is winning and my hair looks like I’ve been electrocuted.
You’re definitely not alone in this battle. Sometimes I wonder if the only real solution is moving to the desert, but then I remember how much I hate sand. At least we can laugh about it while we wage war on mold and frizz...
