Dehumidifiers do not kill mould, but they help make it inert and stop it from spreading (the spores love humid air!). You need a dehumidifier to treat the underlying cause and a good mould killer to eliminate it completely. Here’s our guide to the best mould removers so you can clean it off any surface and stop it from regrowing. How do dehumidifiers work? Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family.

Hangsun 12L Dehumidifier Review | Hangsun DL12 - Dooxly

They are brilliant, we have one running every night, makes a huge difference, we brought ours based on the number of bedrooms in our house. Saves wiping down windows in the mornings. Drying of washing when you can’t hang it outside at this time of year, Well worth the money, ours is full every morning."(Vetted by Mumsnet user Roselilly36) Our verdict Yes, I have two. One upstairs and one downstairs. Its the challenger brand from argos. They make a huge difference." (Brand tried and trusted by Mumsnetter Pixiedust1234) Our verdictAll dehumidifiers do the same basic job of removing excess moisture from the air. However, there are three different technologies that do all the hard work. Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 20L | Tank capacity: 4L | Dimensions: L 34cm x W 25cm x H 56cm | Weight: 13.25 kg | Cost per hour: 7p | Noise level: N/A | Max room size: 16m² | Laundry mode: No | Warranty: Two years What we like

Hangsun 12L Dehumidifier with Digital Humidity Display Sleep

Type: Thermo-electric peltier dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 500ml | Tank capacity: 1500ml | Dimensions: H30 x W21.8 x D6.3cm | Weight: 1.85kg | Power: 40W | Cost per hour: 1p | Noise level: 33dB | Max room size: 150sq/ft | Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 1 year What we like Image credit: Future PLC / James French) How can I cut the cost of running a dehumidifier? 1. Turn your thermostat down This EcoAir model can extract up to seven litres of moisture per day, and as a desiccant-type dehumidifier, it works at lower temperatures than your average refrigerant device.The automatic defrosting process takes approximately 10 minutes. During this time the dehumidifier will stop working and the fans will run at high speed. A dehumidifier will extract moisture from the air, a bit like a tumble dryer extracts moisture from clothing. This will help your home dry out much faster. If you're damp problem was caused by condensation in the first place, then a dehumidifier will solve the problem without you having to get the landlord involved. 2. When should you not use a dehumidifier?