Mold/Rust on clothes in Puerto Rico

Mrkpytn wrote:

Moisture is another reason why I prefer the South Coast. After living in South Florida I knew one thing to avoid is moisture. Moisture leads to mildew, rust, allergies. Hot and dry has some benefits. Maybe this is why a lot of Taino Indians chose the South Coast.

The area of Ponce may be a little bit more dry, but still humid. I am from Guayanilla, which is about 15 minutes from Ponce, last summer when we were in the island the humidity was very high. I will say high in the mountains is better since it is further away from the beach and cooler.

frogrock wrote:

My cousin (a long-time PR resident) uses a product called Damp Rid. I have used this in closets, but cannot attest to long-term protection. I think I will look into this problem.  There are some special materials that are made for use on boats. That might be a way to research solutions.

We use Damp Rid in our closets as well.  When we first moved here, I had mold form on my camera lenses.  Fortunately it was on the outside and was an easy fix.  I have some 100+ year-old collectible books, so I have two containers in that closet along with my camera gear.  I make it a point to check everything a couple of times per month to make sure all is well.

Mrkpytn wrote:

Yes, Ponce can be humid. Maybe it is our house then. It has 13' ceilings original transoms above the windows that have 24 hour air circulation and no glass windows. We do plan on building on our farm 1200 feet in elevation just North of Ponce. For us Ponce has the perfect climate for 6 winter months.

Ponce is a beautiful city, my family is original from La Playa de Ponce. Some of them live different parts of the city now. My first rental house when we got married was in el barrio la Plata in Ponce, no AC, shutter windows and the creek running in the back yard. The house was lifted in wood columns (zocos) and when it rain hard the creek will raise almost to the back door.....

So your farm will be in Ponce or in Adjuntas? North of ponce you are in colindance with Adjuntas and Jayuya, sometimes properties up there are 1/2 in one town and the other. Beautiful area, you will save a ton in A/C, nights get chilli up there.....