I've noticed the same thing—wood shelves definitely seem more prone to mold, probably because they absorb moisture more easily. Wire shelves let air circulate better, keeping things drier. Switched mine out last year and haven't had mold issues since... frizzy hair though, still a daily battle.
I've found wire shelves helpful too, but honestly, they're not always the prettiest option. If you're still dealing with humidity issues (and frizzy hair...ugh, I feel your pain), you might want to consider a few eco-friendly tricks I've tried.
First, grab yourself some activated charcoal bags—they're amazing at absorbing moisture and odors naturally. Just toss one or two in the corners of your closet. Second, plants! Certain houseplants like peace lilies or snake plants can help balance humidity levels indoors. Plus, they add a nice aesthetic touch.
As for the frizzy hair struggle...well, that's a whole other beast. I've had some luck with DIY flaxseed gel—super easy to make and surprisingly effective. Just boil flaxseeds in water until it thickens, strain it, and voilà: natural hair gel that actually tames frizz without weird chemicals. Worth a shot if you're into experimenting a bit. Good luck!
Activated charcoal bags have definitely helped me out too, especially in older houses where moisture just seems to linger. I've heard about flaxseed gel but haven't tried making it myself yet—sounds interesting though, might give it a shot next weekend. Quick question about the plants: do you find they attract bugs or anything? My peace lily looks great but I'm debating moving it closer to the closet area...
"Quick question about the plants: do you find they attract bugs or anything?"
I've had peace lilies near closets before, and personally haven't noticed any bug issues. They're pretty hardy and seem to help with humidity control, which is great for older homes like mine. One thing I'd suggest though—make sure the closet area gets at least a bit of indirect sunlight, otherwise the lily might struggle. Have you tried snake plants? They're even lower maintenance and supposedly great for moisture absorption...might be worth considering too.
I've had snake plants in my bedroom for a while now, and honestly, they're champs at dealing with humidity. Haven't noticed any bugs either, which is a relief because I'm not exactly a fan of surprise insect roommates. 😂
"make sure the closet area gets at least a bit of indirect sunlight"
Good point here—my first peace lily turned into a sad droopy mess because I underestimated how much light it needed. But don't stress too much; once you find the right spot, they're pretty forgiving. You've got this!
