You're right about airflow helping keep moisture from settling, but you're also onto something with the humidity concern. If your home's humidity is already high, more airflow alone might not fully solve the issue—it could just circulate damp air. I've had good luck combining small battery-operated fans with a low-wattage closet heater or even a mini dehumidifier. Nothing fancy or expensive, just enough to gently dry things out. It made a noticeable difference without any major remodeling headaches...or budget shocks.
Have you noticed if the closet doors themselves make a difference? I had sliding doors on mine and mold kept popping up no matter what I tried. Switched them out for louvered doors to let air flow through passively, and it actually helped quite a bit...maybe worth considering?
"Switched them out for louvered doors to let air flow through passively, and it actually helped quite a bit..."
Good call on the louvered doors. I've flipped homes with similar issues, and honestly, airflow is key. Sliding doors trap humidity and mold thrives in that environment. Louvered doors or even just leaving closet doors cracked open slightly makes a noticeable difference. Glad you found something that's working—closet mold is stubborn stuff and a real headache to deal with.
Sliding doors trap humidity and mold thrives in that environment. Louvered doors or even just leaving closet doors cracked open slightly makes a noticeable difference.
I've been thinking about swapping mine out too, but wasn't sure it'd make much difference. Interesting to hear it actually helped you guys. I guess airflow really is the secret weapon against mold...and maybe frizzy hair too? Lol, worth a shot anyway.
"I guess airflow really is the secret weapon against mold...and maybe frizzy hair too?"
Haha, definitely airflow helps with mold, but I'm not so sure about the frizzy hair part. In my experience, open closets can sometimes let humidity from showers or cooking seep in more easily, depending on your home's layout. Have you checked to see if your closet shares a wall with a bathroom or kitchen? I found that sealing gaps and insulating properly behind closets made a bigger difference for me than just swapping out doors. Also, consider placing a small moisture absorber or even a mini-dehumidifier inside—it can be surprisingly effective.
Don't get me wrong, louvered doors do help circulate air better than sliders, but they're not always the silver bullet. Might be worth experimenting before committing to new doors entirely...unless you're itching for an excuse to remodel anyway (totally understandable).
