Interesting point about the mold-resistant primer. I've tried that route myself, and while it did help initially, I found that unless you really tackle the underlying moisture issue, mold has a sneaky way of coming back eventually. Had a similar battle in our laundry room closet—painted it twice with mold-blocking primer, thought I'd won the war, but after a particularly humid summer, there it was again, mocking me from the corners.
Ended up installing a small dehumidifier in there, and honestly, that's what finally did the trick. Haven't seen mold since. Not saying primer doesn't help—it definitely does—but sometimes it's more of a temporary fix if the humidity isn't addressed.
As for frizzy hair... microfiber towels never did much for me personally. Maybe I'm just unlucky? Leave-in conditioners are decent, but lately I've been experimenting with hair oils. Still figuring out the right amount to avoid looking greasy, but it's promising so far. And yeah, some days you just gotta roll with the fluff and pretend it's intentional style.
Great points about the primer and humidity. Mold is stubborn as heck, and you're spot-on—primer alone rarely solves the issue long-term. A few things I've learned from dealing with moldy closets in older homes:
- Primer is a good first step, but it's more like a band-aid if moisture keeps creeping in. You gotta find the source—could be poor ventilation, condensation from pipes, or even tiny leaks you haven't noticed yet.
- Installing a small vent fan or even just adding some passive ventilation (like a vented door or louvered panels) can make a huge difference. Airflow is your friend here.
- If you're up for a bit of DIY, lining the closet walls with cedar planks can help too. Cedar naturally resists mold and mildew, plus it smells great. It's not a miracle cure, but it definitely helps keep things fresher.
As for frizzy hair... man, that's a whole other battle. Microfiber towels never did much for me either—felt like I was just rubbing static into my hair. Oils can be tricky; too little and nothing happens, too much and you're greasy all day. I've had better luck with creams or serums specifically labeled "anti-frizz." Also, weirdly enough, switching to a silk pillowcase helped me more than any towel ever did. Less friction overnight means less frizz in the morning.
And yeah, some days you just gotta embrace the fluff and call it style. Life's too short to fight humidity on every front...
Gotta say, cedar planks look great and smell amazing, but in my experience they're not always worth the hassle. I tried lining my closet with cedar once—looked fantastic at first, but after a year or two, mold still found its way in behind the planks. Ended up having to rip it all out and start over. Honestly, improving airflow and sealing leaks did way more for me long-term than cedar ever did.
Totally agree on cedar being overrated for mold control. I considered cedar lining too, but after researching, decided against it. A few points from my experience:
- Cedar's oils fade over time, reducing its mold-resistant properties significantly after a year or two.
- Mold thrives in damp, stagnant air—cedar alone won't fix that if ventilation is poor.
- Improving airflow (I installed a small vent fan) and sealing leaks around windows and doors made a noticeable difference for me.
- Budget-wise, cedar planks aren't cheap. Investing in proper moisture barriers and better ventilation was way more cost-effective long-term.
Honestly, cedar smells great and looks nice initially, but it's more cosmetic than practical when it comes to mold prevention. Glad you found success with airflow improvements—worked for me too.
Good points about cedar—I learned that lesson the hard way. Installed cedar lining thinking it'd solve my mold issues, but nope... ended up with faded wood and the same musty smell after a year. Ventilation upgrades definitely helped more. Curious though, has anyone tried those moisture absorber bags or silica gel packs in closets? Wondering if they're actually effective or just another gimmick.
