If you’ll be drying clothes in your home using a clothes airer, it is good practice to also use a dehumidifier. This will help prevent the build up of mould and mildew inside the property due to the additional water. It’s especially important in the colder months when water vapour is more likely condense on walls and windows. If mould growth is severe and you have not taken the appropriate steps to prevent it, the landlord could claim some of your security deposit to fix the issue at the end of your tenancy. There are a number of different types of dehumidifiers available, mainly ones that use electricity and ones that don’t.
Crystal dehumidifiers – Example
These dehumidifiers use hydrophilic crystals which absorb moisture from the air and collect it inside the product. They are easy to use and can be left in the relevant location and simply replaced when they area full. There is a minimal upfront cost and they do not use energy. However, they must be continually re-purchased.
Electric dehumidifiers – Example
Electric dehumidifiers use electricity to extract moisture from the air. Although there can be a high up-front cost (depending on the size and quality of the product), this type of dehumidifier can be reused. Once full, you will need to empty the water storage. Some electric dehumidifiers (such as the example given) also have a dedicated laundry setting which is designed for drying laundry as quickly and efficiently as possible. Although it won’t be as fast as a tumble dryer, this type of product can be a good solution if you want to dry laundry in your home as quickly as possible.
