One of the UK's leading supermarkets is selling a pot for less than £1 which will help stop damp and mould from forming inside your home.
It's likely to be especially helpful for people who don't have outdoor space or a tumble-dryer for their clothes, as drying them inside can cause mould to form.
As reported by Hull Live, Jenny Turner, Property Manager at Insulation Express warned that when drying clothes, the moisture evaporates and settles on to ceilings and walls, which also makes existing problems with mould worse.
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She said: "To minimise the risk of mould developing when drying wet clothes at home, always keep a window open in the room to allow excess moisture in the air to escape. As mould and mildew can quickly build-up on walls and ceilings, a further way to prevent this happening when skipping the tumble drier is to opt for a dehumidifier. An average sized residential humidifier can effectively remove the moisture from the air in your home and collect up to 7 litres of water over a day in a damp environment."
Electric dehumidifiers collect excess moisture in the area which is collected in a tank which then releases the moisture-free air back into the atmosphere. Although buying one may seem expensive to run, it will offer long-term savings by eliminating mould and damp problems.
The Duux Bora smart dehumidifier is app controlled and can hold up to 20 litres of moisture. It has a night mode and auto timeout, costs 13.2p per hour to run.
There are also cheaper options which won't last as long. Dehumidifying pots are available in ASDA, which sells them for £1 each. Or, you can buy packs of four for £3.50 - working out at 87p per pot.
However, they only absorb three times their weight in water, so if you're having to dry clothes indoors regularly with the windows shut you're going to need to replace them often.
Jenny added: "For a dehumidifying effect without the use of electricity, try a combination of open windows and plastic window dehumidifier pots which can trap and collect moisture in the air. These inexpensive plastic pots can help to eliminate the risk of condensation on windows which can occur from drying wet clothes inside, adding to the damp atmosphere. Another cheap trick to draw moisture away from walls and windows is to place bowls of rock salt on the window sill when drying clothes, as this will help to absorb excess moisture in the air."
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