Hey Responsible Adults!
Welcome to The Responsible Adult Edit - a weekly list of the things I’m buying and trying. January may not be the best month to start, with its collective post-Santa slump but everyone loves a hot tip even if our wallets are giving prison commissary vibes.
Annmarie x
BUYING
Wardrobe Dehumidifiers
Mould spores–the very words spark fear in my soul. These feckers are funghi–pure and simple. They roll deep and leave their mark whether on your health, your curtains or heavens forbid, that beautiful wool coat of yours. Have you ever successfully removed a mould stain? Nope. Not me. Not ever. If you live in wet climates like Ireland, wardrobe dehumidifiers are your life line. I buy them in bulk, hanging them in every closet and shelving unit to protect my sheets, towels and clothes.
Due to an unusually wet 2023, I’ve had to replace mine every two months but it’s worth the effort. Ditto for moth repellent. I learned this lesson the hard way a few summers ago when these harbingers of ill-will binged on my vintage wool skirt. Do your wardrobe a solid. Prevention is worth more than the cure.
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