"Had a client once who swore by vinegar until we opened up the drywall and saw how far the mold had spread behind it."
Yeah, I've been there too—vinegar's great for surface-level stuff, but once mold gets behind drywall or into insulation, it's a whole different beast. Had a flip last year where the previous owner tried every DIY trick in the book. When we finally opened things up, it was like a horror movie back there...lesson learned about calling in pros early. And silk pillowcases? Interesting tip—I might have to try that myself, humidity's been wrecking my hair lately.
Yeah, vinegar has its limits for sure. Reminds me of this rental I moved into a few years back. The landlord insisted he'd "taken care of the mold" by wiping down the walls with bleach and repainting. Looked fine at first glance, but within weeks my allergies went nuts, and there was this weird musty smell that just wouldn't quit. Finally convinced him to let me pull up the carpet, and sure enough—black mold everywhere underneath. Ended up being a massive job ripping it all out, treating the subfloor, sealing everything properly...and even then it took ages for the smell to fully disappear.
As for humidity and frizz, silk pillowcases do help a bit—I switched a few months ago after someone recommended them here on the forum. Definitely noticed less static and tangling in the morning. But honestly, if your room humidity is really high, you might wanna look into getting a decent dehumidifier too. I got one last year after noticing condensation forming inside my windows in winter (never a good sign), and it's made a huge difference—not just with hair issues but overall comfort too.
Speaking of DIY mold fixes gone wrong, anyone ever tried those moisture absorber packs or charcoal bags? I've seen them around but skeptical if they're actually effective beyond small closets or cabinets...
Yeah, those charcoal bags are decent for small spaces like drawers or shoe racks, but honestly, they're not gonna cut it for bigger mold issues. I've had better luck with improving ventilation and using a good dehumidifier—makes a noticeable difference pretty quickly.
Totally agree about ventilation—made a huge difference in my place too. I tried those charcoal bags at first, and yeah, they're cute and all, but my closet mold just laughed at them. 😂 Ended up installing a small vent fan and pairing it with a decent dehumidifier. Honestly, best decision ever. Even my hair seems happier now...less frizz, more bounce. Who knew mold control could double as hair care?
Ventilation and a good dehumidifier combo is definitely the way to go. I skipped the charcoal bags entirely—seemed gimmicky. Curious though, did you vent directly outside or just into another room? I've seen both setups, wondering if there's a noticeable difference...
