Yeah, those mini electric ones are usually only good for tiny spaces or minor humidity issues. I had a similar experience—my closet was still musty, and my hair... well, let's just say Monica from Friends had nothing on me. Switching to a compact regular dehumidifier made a huge difference. Just remember to empty it regularly and keep the closet door slightly open for airflow. Trust me, your clothes (and hair) will thank you later.
Yeah, I second the compact dehumidifier recommendation. Those tiny electric ones are cute and all, but they just can't handle real moisture issues. Also, if you're still noticing mustiness, check if your closet walls feel cold or damp—could be a sign of poor insulation or airflow behind them. Had a client once who solved their mold problem just by adding a small vent and insulating better. Might help your hair situation too... humidity and frizz are no joke, haha.
Compact dehumidifiers can help, but honestly, they're not always the best solution—especially if you're dealing with persistent mold. Before jumping straight to insulation or vents, I'd suggest taking a step back and checking your closet doors first. Are they solid or louvered? Solid doors trap moisture inside, making mold and mustiness worse. Switching to louvered doors or even just leaving them slightly ajar can significantly improve airflow without needing major renovations.
Also, consider what's stored in there. Clothes packed too tightly or items stored directly against walls can restrict airflow and encourage mold growth. Try spacing things out a bit or rotating seasonal items elsewhere.
As for frizzy hair... well, that's another beast entirely. But getting humidity under control in your closet might indirectly help your hair by reducing overall indoor moisture levels. Worth a shot, right?
"Solid doors trap moisture inside, making mold and mustiness worse."
Totally agree here. When we moved into our old Victorian, the closets had these heavy, solid wood doors—beautiful but terrible for airflow. Switched them out for louvered ones and saw an immediate improvement. Also, something else that helped was placing activated charcoal bags in the corners. They're cheap and absorb moisture surprisingly well... definitely worth a shot before diving into pricey renovations or dehumidifiers.
Switching to louvered doors made a huge difference for us too. Our place isn't Victorian, but it's older and came with these heavy solid doors that looked great but trapped humidity like crazy. Charcoal bags were a decent fix for us as well, though I also found that spacing clothes out a bit more helped airflow a ton. Still fighting the frizzy hair battle though...guess closets are easier fixes than curls, lol.
