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Humidity in the closet

whoisthis

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Whats the humidity you guys set in the closet ? It seems like right now it's at around 26% for me. I got a dyson humidifier+air purifier which goes as low as 30-40%.
Is 40% humidity blowing right at the closet too high?
I can feel the moisture coming out of the unit in my hand and it feels too moistured.
I don't know if it'd be too much humidity for the clothes and cause yellowing on white shirts or whatever down the road.
 

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I’m not that fussy. Whatever it is in my home, that’s what it is in my closet. Never had any issues. Though, I’m in Chicago and while we can have a humid day now and then during the summer, it’s no Houston or NoLa.

I keep my tailored clothing hanging on canvas bags. That’s as much climate control as I employ.
 

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I store the furs, cashmere & wool garments, and leathers at 40% humidity
 

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I'm in NY so don't really care, though if I move to Taiwan I absolutely would, probably need de-humidifier on all the time...
 

whoisthis

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ive had my white shirts yellow over time from just sitting in the closet. i'm so paranoid now. The closet does capture quite a bit of moisture in summer/spring time. I think it's because of the A/C. Now in winter, it's quite dried since i'm using the heater.

I'm in NY so don't really care, though if I move to Taiwan I absolutely would, probably need de-humidifier on all the time...
I store the furs, cashmere & wool garments, and leathers at 40% humidity
I’m not that fussy. Whatever it is in my home, that’s what it is in my closet. Never had any issues. Though, I’m in Chicago and while we can have a humid day now and then during the summer, it’s no Houston or NoLa.

I keep my tailored clothing hanging on canvas bags. That’s as much climate control as I employ.
 

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I have always just put clothes into a closet. I let the air take care of itself, though I'm a proponent of the fresh variety.
 

clee1982

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ive had my white shirts yellow over time from just sitting in the closet. i'm so paranoid now. The closet does capture quite a bit of moisture in summer/spring time. I think it's because of the A/C. Now in winter, it's quite dried since i'm using the heater.

oh yea those, but usually dry cleaner could get them out no?
 

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