Worse for clothes: Musty or Humid?

[colin_]

Well now that it's summer in Wisconsin, I have this question.

Upstairs in my bedroom it has been soo humid. My basement is half finished, nice and cool, but slightly musty (plus there are the occasional bugs down here). Anyway, which would be the safer place for my jeans and t-shirts?

 

[montecristo#4]

I vote bedroom. Get an air conditioner. They have them at WalMart for like $40.

 

[colin_]

yeah.. there is one in the living room but it doesnt really reach my room well. and Im a poor college student.. and I spend all my money on my clothes

 

[keal]

I'd store them in the bedroom. In a wooden dresser, or any breathable container (avoid plastic which would trap moisture). I have 15-year old denims just laying around - a jacket behind the door, some jeans folded away in the bottom dresser drawers - and all are O.K.

 

[tweedlesinpink]

I'm in the tropics and i haven't had anything start rotting on me yet.

 

[montecristo#4]

Originally Posted by colin_

yeah.. there is one in the living room but it doesnt really reach my room well. and Im a poor college student.. and I spend all my money on my clothes

If that's the case, don't they deserve to live in climate-controlled bliss?

Plus, I'm guessing the 'rents pay the electric bill.