"Just take it slow, use a utility knife to score carefully first, and pry gently."
Solid advice right there. I remember tackling mold in my laundry room last summer—thought it was just surface stuff until I peeled back the drywall...yikes. Ended up being a bigger job than expected, but totally worth it. Speaking of mold and humidity, have you checked if your closet has enough ventilation? Sometimes just adding a small vent or even a little moisture absorber can help a ton with both mold and frizz issues.
"Speaking of mold and humidity, have you checked if your closet has enough ventilation?"
Totally agree with you on ventilation being key. I dealt with something similar in our bedroom closet a few years back—thought it was just a minor annoyance until I noticed clothes smelling musty even after washing. Turned out the closet shared an exterior wall that wasn't insulated properly, leading to condensation buildup. Adding a small vent helped, but what really did the trick was fixing the insulation and using eco-friendly moisture absorbers (those charcoal bags are amazing, btw).
Also, just a small heads-up: sometimes mold issues can indicate bigger moisture problems elsewhere, like leaky pipes or roof issues. Definitely worth double-checking those spots too if the problem keeps popping up. Good luck with your battle—your hair and your clothes will thank you later, haha.
Had a similar issue in our old Victorian—closet was basically a mold incubator. Tried vents first, but turns out the real culprit was a tiny roof leak letting moisture sneak down the wall. Might wanna peek in your attic just to be safe... mold's sneaky like that.
Did you notice if the mold was concentrated more toward the ceiling or lower down near the baseboards? Sometimes leaks from plumbing or even condensation issues from HVAC ducts hidden in walls can mimic roof leaks. Had a client once who chased a roof leak for months, only to find out it was actually a slow drip from an old pipe behind the drywall... Mold definitely loves those sneaky moisture sources. Have you checked behind the closet walls at all?
"Had a client once who chased a roof leak for months, only to find out it was actually a slow drip from an old pipe behind the drywall..."
That's exactly why I'd recommend checking behind the drywall sooner rather than later. Mold near baseboards often points to plumbing or condensation issues, while ceiling mold usually indicates roof or attic ventilation problems. If you haven't yet, try cutting a small inspection hole in an inconspicuous spot—maybe inside the closet—to peek behind. Better to patch drywall than chase phantom leaks for weeks... trust me, been there myself.
