Supermarket chain ASDA is selling a pot for just £1 that will keep the home free from dampness and mould. It could be particularly useful for homeowners who dry their clothing inside as experts have warned this could cause mould to grow without being visible.
Jenny Turner, Property Manager at Insulation Express, said that drying wet clothes in the house can cause the moisture to evaporate into the ceilings and walls which can make existing mould problems worse.
Speaking with Hull Live, 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 from happening when skipping the tumble drier is to opt for a dehumidifier.
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"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 can help to suck up the air by extracting excess moisture which is then collected in a water tank and the air is then released back into the room.
Although they can cost money to run the electrical item in order to improve air quality, it can help homeowners to save money in the longer term by reducing the cost of tackling mould in the home. The Duux Bora smart dehumidifier is app-controlled and can hold up to 20 litres of water. It also has a night mode and auto timeout, which costs 13.2p per hour to run.
However, there are lower-tech and cheaper options which are simpler to use than a dehumidifier. ASDA are selling Dehumidifying pots for just £1 each. Each pot can hold up to three times its weight in water, although they will need replacing regularly if you are drying clothing indoors with the windows shut.
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."
