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Jullia Joson

Have a mouldy dehumidifier water tank? Don't panic – experts share their top cleaning tips and how to prevent it from happening again

MeacoDry Arete Two dehumidifier and air purifier.

If you've enlisted the help of a dehumidifier to help you manage humidity levels inside your home, then you'll know that although these devices are easy enough to set and forget, they do require a little bit of maintenance to keep them in working order. Namely, emptying the water tank when it's full.

However, sometimes life gets us by and if you're away from home for a couple of days, you might find yourself returning to mould growth in your full dehumidifier tank. After all, even the best dehumidifiers will fail to thrive without the proper care and attention.

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