my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Wire shelving really does make a difference—at least, it did for me. I was skeptical at first, but swapping out the old wood shelves cut down on that musty smell and let things breathe a bit more. Not a total cure, but definitely helped slow the mold and keep clothes fresher. Humidity’s a beast, though... sometimes it feels like you’re just managing symptoms instead of solving the problem. Still, every little tweak adds up.

Wire shelves are a game changer, I’ll give you that. I was on the fence too, mostly because I didn’t want to spend a ton redoing the closets, but I found some secondhand ones and figured, why not? The airflow really does help. My old wooden shelves just seemed to trap every bit of dampness, and then my sweaters would come out smelling like an old basement.

I still get that weird humidity funk sometimes, especially after a rainy week. I tried those little moisture absorber tubs from the dollar store—honestly, they’re not magic, but they do seem to help a bit. At least my clothes aren’t as musty as before. Haven’t totally solved the frizzy hair problem either... feels like the air in my house is just determined to make me look like I stuck my finger in a socket.

It’s all about small wins, right? If I can keep my closet from smelling like gym socks, I’ll take it.

Wire shelves definitely help, but if you’re still getting that damp funk, you might want to check if there’s any insulation or ventilation issue in the closet itself. Sometimes it’s not just about the shelves—if air can’t circulate in the whole space, moisture just hangs around. Ever tried running a small fan or even cracking the closet door for a bit? Curious if you’ve noticed any mold on the walls or just the smell.

Funny you mention the fan—I once had a client with a walk-in closet that always smelled like a wet basement, no matter what she did. Turned out, the closet shared a wall with an uninsulated garage, so every winter it was like a cold box in there. We ended up adding a louvered vent and just leaving the door cracked when possible. The smell faded, and her sweaters stopped feeling damp. Sometimes it’s less about what’s inside the closet and more about what’s going on behind the walls... Have you checked for any cold spots or weird drafts? That can make a huge difference with both mold and that frizzy hair situation.

That’s a classic case—people forget how much those shared walls matter. I’ve seen “mystery” closet dampness more times than I can count, and it’s almost always a combo of cold spots and poor airflow.

Sometimes it’s less about what’s inside the closet and more about what’s going on behind the walls...