I've definitely noticed a difference between wood shelves and wire racks. Wood shelves, especially untreated or painted ones, seem to soak up moisture like a sponge and hold onto it. I had a closet once with old wooden shelves, and no matter how much airflow I tried to get in there, mold kept popping up. Switched them out for coated wire racks, and it made a noticeable improvement. Wire racks let air circulate better and don't trap moisture as easily.
But honestly, sometimes it's just the house itself, like you said. Older homes weren't built with modern humidity control in mind, so you're always fighting an uphill battle. I've found that running a small fan occasionally—even just a cheap USB one—can help keep air moving in tight spaces.
And as for curly hair...I feel your pain. My hair doubles in size at the slightest hint of humidity. I've given up on serums too—embracing the frizz is just easier (and cheaper) at this point, haha.
I had a similar issue in my old place—swapped out wood shelves for wire racks, and it definitely helped. But honestly, the real game changer was adding one of those mini dehumidifiers. As for hair...well, humidity always wins that battle, doesn't it?
Switching to wire racks is a solid move—better airflow definitely cuts down mold growth. Mini dehumidifiers are great too, especially in smaller closets. As for hair, yeah...humidity usually has the upper hand, but anti-frizz serums can at least even the odds a bit. Hang in there!
Wire racks definitely help, but honestly, I've found that keeping closet doors cracked open slightly makes a huge difference too. As for hair...well, humidity's been winning since forever, but a good leave-in conditioner can at least make it tolerable. You're not alone in this struggle!
I've dealt with moldy closets more times than I'd like to admit, and honestly, cracking the door open is a decent quick fix, but it's not really solving the underlying issue. Mold thrives in damp, stagnant air, so improving ventilation is key. I remember one client who kept battling mold no matter what they tried—turned out their closet was right next to a poorly ventilated bathroom. We ended up installing a small vent fan and sealing some gaps around plumbing fixtures. Problem solved.
As for hair...well, I'm no expert there, but my wife swears by those anti-frizz serums rather than conditioners alone. She says conditioners help with softness but don't always tackle the frizz head-on. Might be worth experimenting with something specifically formulated for humidity control.
Bottom line: tackle the moisture at its source if you can. Wire racks and cracked doors help temporarily, but addressing airflow and humidity directly will save you headaches (and bad hair days) in the long run.
