Yep, insulation is one of those sneaky culprits that doesn't get enough attention. Had a similar battle myself—thought I was losing my mind trying every mold remover under the sun. Finally realized moisture was coming from a tiny gap near an exterior wall. Patched it up, tossed in a humidity sensor, and boom, no more moldy closet or frizzy hair days. Sometimes the fix really is hiding right under your nose...or behind your drywall.
"Sometimes the fix really is hiding right under your nose...or behind your drywall."
Haha, seriously, drywall mysteries are the worst. Had a similar thing happen in an old house flip—turned out the bathroom vent wasn't properly routed outside. Moisture was just sneaking back in and causing havoc. Once rerouted, instant improvement...and way less hair drama.
"Moisture was just sneaking back in and causing havoc."
Exactly, moisture issues can be incredibly sneaky. I've seen cases where people invest heavily in closet dehumidifiers or moisture absorbers, only to find out later that the real culprit was poor insulation or ventilation behind the walls. Closets are especially tricky because they're often built into corners or against exterior walls, making them prime spots for condensation and mold growth.
One client I worked with had persistent mold issues in their bedroom closet—turned out the insulation behind the drywall had settled over time, leaving gaps that allowed cold air to meet warm interior air. Once we addressed the insulation properly, the mold disappeared completely. It's always worth checking behind drywall or paneling if you're dealing with recurring moisture problems.
Did you notice any insulation issues when you rerouted your vent? Sometimes these things go hand-in-hand...
"Once we addressed the insulation properly, the mold disappeared completely."
Insulation definitely helps, but honestly, I've found that sometimes people overlook airflow. Had a similar issue myself—insulation was fine, but adding a small vent fan made all the difference. Mold never came back after that...
Yeah, ventilation's often underrated. I've flipped a few houses where insulation was solid, but closets still got moldy until we put in some louvered doors or vents. Airflow seems to be key, especially in tight spaces...
