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Annie Collyer

I tested Meaco's new dehumidifier and its drying power seriously impressed me – it's got to be one of the best models out there right now for chilly UK homes

Meaco DD8L Pro Desiccant dehumidifier by a laundry basket and washing machine.

If you're in the market for a dehumidifier, to tackle your winter washing indoors, or perhaps you've recently discovered a rather damp corner in your home? Either way, investing in one of these machines is a surefire way to keep the humidity levels in your home at a safe level. The average home should be between 40% and 60% at all times, so if yours is higher than 60%, then this machine will do the work for you.

I've been testing the MeacoDry DD8L Pro Desiccant Dehumidifier, RRP £259.99, Meaco, in my home for a few weeks. I used it in my kitchen to help speed up the drying process of my laundry. I moved it to my living room, to see how it tackles the levels in this space while it's being used by my toddler and me, and then to my bedroom — to test its night mode and if it's actually possible to sleep with it switched on.

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