Have you tried those charcoal bags? I grabbed a few online last summer when my closet started smelling like a damp basement (ugh, the joys of old homes...). They're reusable too—just pop them in the sun every month or so to refresh. Not sure if they'd beat the hanging absorbers, but they're budget-friendly and might help stretch time between replacements.
Also, random thought—do you have any airflow in there at all? I found that even just cracking the closet door open slightly made a noticeable difference. Mold hates fresh air almost as much as my hair hates humidity, lol. Anyway, totally feel your pain on this one...humidity battles are no joke.
I grabbed some charcoal bags last year too when I was flipping an older house with closets that smelled like grandma's basement...they actually worked pretty well. But honestly, the biggest game changer was adding a small vent to the closet door. Just a simple louvered panel made a huge difference. And yeah, humidity and hair—story of my life. I've learned to embrace the frizz as part of my charm, lol.
Yeah, those charcoal bags are decent for mild odors, but ventilation is definitely key. I've also found that swapping out solid shelves for wire shelving helps airflow a ton...less surface area for moisture to settle on. And hey, frizz is just nature's volume boost, right?
"I've also found that swapping out solid shelves for wire shelving helps airflow a ton...less surface area for moisture to settle on."
Totally agree with this. When I remodeled my old place, the closets were a nightmare—stuffy air, moldy corners, the works. Swapping to wire shelves was a game changer. Another thing that helped me was adding small vents at the bottom and top of the closet doors. Sounds tricky, but it's pretty straightforward: just drill a few holes, pop in some vent covers from the hardware store, and voilà—instant airflow.
As for frizzy hair...yeah, nature's volume boost indeed. 😂 But seriously, if you're dealing with humidity inside your house causing frizz, it's probably not great for your walls or furniture either. Might be worth investing in a small dehumidifier. I got one second-hand online and it made a noticeable difference—not just for my hair but overall comfort too.
Good luck with the battle...been there myself and it's definitely winnable!
Wire shelves definitely help, but honestly, I've found that just cracking the closet door open a bit regularly makes a huge difference too. Had a rental once where mold was practically part of the lease agreement... landlord wasn't exactly proactive. A cheap humidity meter helped me keep an eye on things, and I second the dehumidifier suggestion—got mine off marketplace for cheap. As for frizzy hair, can't help ya there...mine's permanently buzzed short to avoid that battle altogether, lol.
