I don’t know why clothes that have sat around for a long time get funky but I don’t think it’s dust per se. Keeping clothes in a drawer generally keeps dust off of them but they still get funky.
Soaps and oils and no airflow. Hang cloths out of the closet the day before you wear (or rewear) them. Hang outside not in direct sunlight works even better.
And to original OP, any dust added that day will shake off.
Dehumidifier in the summer, particularly in basement areas, is a good idea as well. The AC will lower humidity, but depending on your setup may not fully lower it to the right level.
I don’t know why clothes that have sat around for a long time get funky but I don’t think it’s dust per se. Keeping clothes in a drawer generally keeps dust off of them but they still get funky.
Soaps and oils and no airflow. Hang cloths out of the closet the day before you wear (or rewear) them. Hang outside not in direct sunlight works even better.
And to original OP, any dust added that day will shake off.
If they do you might have high humidity. Depending on the climate you live in better ventilation might help.
I live in a desert and clothes, linens, etc. still get that funky smell if they’ve been in the closet for a while.
Yeah, it’s residual body oils and laundry soap going rancid. Humans are gross.
Dehumidifier in the summer, particularly in basement areas, is a good idea as well. The AC will lower humidity, but depending on your setup may not fully lower it to the right level.
The dehumidifier will heat up the room, the AC will have to run more, and your electricity bill will be an absolute doozy.
Vastly cheaper and healthier than mold.
Never fuck around with water/humidity in your home. Do it right.