6 Things You Should Never Keep in a Louisiana Closet
1. Shoes You Rarely Wear (Especially Leather)
Leather + Louisiana humidity = mold city.
If you’ve got boots, dress shoes, or old sneakers that don’t see the light of day, it’s time to give them some breathing room—or let them go. Mold and mildew love dark, damp corners, and shoes are the first to fall victim.
2. Boxes of Paperwork
Those old tax documents and high school yearbooks might feel safe in your closet, but the truth is, Louisiana’s moisture (and the occasional pest) can make quick work of cardboard and paper.
If it’s important, scan it. If it’s sentimental, store it in plastic bins with tight lids away from the floor.
3. Candles
Yes, they smell great. But if your closet gets warm (especially in older homes without great insulation), candles can start to soften or melt—even in their jars. Plus, they can attract bugs. Weird, but true.
4. Blankets or Linens in Open Baskets
We all love a cute closet aesthetic, but unless you’re sealing those linens up, you're basically setting up a resort for dust mites and silverfish. Use airtight bins or vacuum-sealed bags instead, especially during muggy months.
5. Perfumes and Beauty Products
Heat and humidity break down beauty products fast. That favorite perfume? Might not smell so good after baking in a hot Louisiana closet all summer. Keep those items in a cool, dry spot like a bathroom cabinet with ventilation—or better yet, your fridge.
6. Food of Any Kind (Including Emergency Snacks)
Yes, even those “just in case” hurricane snacks. Bedrooms tend to be the last place you’d expect pests, but if you’ve got unopened granola bars in your closet? Ants and roaches will sniff them out like they’ve got Google Maps.
Final Tip:
If you live in Louisiana, your closet isn’t just storage—it’s a potential disaster zone waiting to happen if you’re not careful. A quick sweep of what’s lurking behind the doors might just save you from mold, mildew, or worse.