6 Benefits Of Having Portable Dehumidifiers In Your Home
If you have started to notice a build-up of damp and mould in your home, a dehumidifier might be the best solution.
There are many benefits to having a dehumidifier in your home, not only do they reduce the amount of moisture in the air, but they also help to increase the temperature and help save on heating costs.
Common areas where you may have problems with condensation and dampness include windows, mirrors, kitchens, bathrooms and cupboards.
Also, humid air can be caused by things you have in your home such as indoor plants and things you do around your home like showering, cooking and drying clothes.
How does a disposable dehumidifier work?
Disposable dehumidifiers are effective in absorbing the moisture from your walls and windows, which eventually develops into dampness and mould. The crystal balls attract and absorb water molecules into the chamber below.
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1. Improves air quality
By removing mould and dust from your home, you will also be helping to purify the air and create a healthier environment in your home. Even helping prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses too.
Damp and mould that has built up in your home can be dangerous to your immune system and cause breathing problems, particularly with the young and elderly. Not to mention it can be outrageously expensive to remove.
During the cold months of the year, a good indoor humidity level in your home would ideally be between 30-60%. If you're not sure what the humidity levels are in your home, the easiest way to measure it is with a hygrometer.
2. Reduces musky odours
Musky odours in your home from damp and mould can leave you feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious. With dehumidifiers absorbing the excess moisture in the air this will produce cleaner and fresher smelling air, therefore helping you feel comfortable and more at ease in your home.
3. Helps with allergies and asthma
High-humidity environments can be difficult for those with allergies or asthma. With a dehumidifier removing this moisture from your room it will help to relieve asthma and allergy symptoms leaving you feeling more comfortable.
Dehumidifiers can help lessen common allergy triggers like mould, dust, pollen and animal dander. As well as reducing symptoms like coughing, sneezing, itchy throat and eye irritation.
4. Protects your home furnishings
When mould is present in your home it can often end up spreading onto your furniture and upholstery leaving it smelling unpleasant and looking dirty.
Wooden surfaces are especially bad for mould, as wood is good for absorbing moisture. Always make sure to get rid of mould on your furniture quickly before damage can occur, try a homemade remedy or buy a specialised mould cleaner.
Our small dehumidifiers are the perfect size for placing them inside your wardrobe and small rooms where mould is present.
5. Helps dry your clothing
With energy bills on the rise in Britain, you may be concerned about the costs of running your tumble dryer daily. According to USwitch, a tumbler dryer uses roughly 4.5 kWh of energy per cycle, costing you around 67p per cycle and overtime this cost starts to add up.
With a dehumidifier, you can dry your clothes inside safely without worrying about energy costs and dampness around your home. Also provides a great option for anyone who lives in a house or flat without a garden to hang laundry outside.
The best way to dry your clothes inside is by placing your portable dehumidifier in the same room and nearby by your drying rack. Try our hanging portable dehumidifiers, which can be hung up alongside drying clothes or inside a wardrobe and cupboard.
With a dehumidifier, you can dry your clothes inside safely without worrying about energy costs and dampness around your home. Also provides a great option for anyone who lives in a house or flat without a garden to hang laundry outside.
The best way to dry your clothes inside is by placing your portable dehumidifier in the same room and nearby by your drying rack. Try our hanging portable dehumidifiers, which can be hung up alongside drying clothes or inside a wardrobe and cupboard.
6. Reduce dust mites & pests
Unfortunately, most of us have dust mites in our homes, they thrive in humid environments. It's impossible to get rid of them completely but a dehumidifier can your home less desirable to them.
As your dehumidifier takes away the essential humidity that bacteria and dust mites need, this will prevent them spreading around your home as well. Plus reducing the amount of dust in your home means less time needed to spend dusting shelves and vacuuming.
Dehumidifiers at FabFinds
At FabFinds we have a large selection of low-cost dehumidifiers from small to compact dehumidifiers. Browse the full Dehumidifier range today and start saving on all your discount cleaning supplies.
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