Ever since, I’ve got a cheap analog hygrometer in the corner—old school but it never lies.
That’s the move right there. I’ve tried every “smart” gadget under the sun, but nothing beats something you can just glance at and trust. Had a tenant once who swore their closet was haunted because their clothes kept smelling weird. Turns out, the “smart” dehumidifier in their unit was just blinking away, not actually doing anything. I had to explain it wasn’t ghosts, just humidity.
Do you ever wonder if these smart devices are actually conspiring against us? Like, they wait until you’re out of town to stop working, just for maximum chaos. And don’t even get me started on what humidity does to hardwood floors... or my hair on inspection days. Ever tried to look professional with a frizz halo? Not easy.
Is there actually a foolproof way to keep closets dry, or is it just a lifelong battle with nature’s sense of humor?
Ever tried to look professional with a frizz halo? Not easy.
Man, I hear you on that one. Humidity’s the silent killer of both closets and hair. I’ve gutted more than a few moldy closets and honestly, the only thing that’s worked long-term is keeping air moving—crack the door, run a fan now and then. Those fancy gadgets always seem to die right when you need them most. Nature just loves messing with us, I guess.
Man, I totally get the struggle. I’ve tried every “miracle” closet gadget out there—half of them just end up as expensive paperweights. Ever tried those moisture-absorbing crystals? They work for a bit, but then you’re back to square one. Does anyone actually win against humidity, or is it just about managing the chaos?
I hear you—humidity’s like that one tenant who never pays rent but refuses to leave. I’ve tried those crystals, dehumidifiers, even shoved a fan in the closet once. Still ended up with sweaters that smell like a swamp. Anyone ever tried venting the closet door or is that just asking for more dust bunnies?
Anyone ever tried venting the closet door or is that just asking for more dust bunnies?
Cutting a louvered panel into the closet door actually helped in my old place—less musty, but yeah, more dust. I wiped things down every couple weeks, not a huge deal. Have you checked if your closet backs up to an exterior wall? Sometimes adding a small vent there can help airflow without letting in as much dust. Curious if anyone’s tried those moisture-absorbing paints on closet walls...
