Mechanical Engineer, Infopreneur and Technology Enthusiast
Mechanical Engineer, Infopreneur and Technology Enthusiast
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Dehumidifiers are soon becoming one of the widely used units in American homes. This has paved the way for the origin of technologically advanced dehumidifiers that contradicts the concept of them being noisy and an addition to your chores.
Most new units are less expensive, quieter and more compact. Chances are, while it runs in the background, you won’t even need time to get used to its presence. So if you’ve been thinking twice about buying yourself one, even when the dehumidifying signs are all red, then I believe I can change your mind.
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Here are some of the many benefits you can enjoy by using a dehumidifier.
1. Go from damper to drier
A warm, cozy place is what you call a home. So the last thing you would want in your home would be to feel damp and uncomfy. And dampness in the air is one of the worst kinds of dampness in existence, as air can dampen up anything it comes in contact with. It won’t pity any of your favorites, from that expensive vintage furniture to your precious books.
That’s basically why a dehumidifier is used. It would bring down the level of humidity by absorbing the excess moisture with the ease of a sponge and would take you back to a drier, comfortable home.
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2. Combats mold and mildew
There’s no better place than your damp home for the growth of mold and mildew. They’re the root cause for numerous health-associated problems including breathing difficulties like asthma and allergic reactions. Even worse, continuous exposure to mold and mildew have been reported to cause depression and disorders in the nervous system.
While fixing leaky faucets and preventing seepage that end up increasing the level of humidity of your home is a good idea, that’ll not help you in the short run. Which also means its time to get the best dehumidifier you can find. And the right kind of dehumidifier would help to get rid of mould and mildew super fast ― perhaps overnight.
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3. Bye-bye musty smells
A musty odor is an aftermath of excess humidity which gives rise to the growth of mold and mildew. These fungi release foul gases, which are then absorbed by the surrounding fabrics, walls, and furniture. This could be really frustrating and damaging to the comfort of your home.
However, placing a dehumidifier in your musty-smelling places like your basement, crawl spaces and laundry room is enough to do the magic. It’ll absorb the excess moisture and nip the unwelcome odors in the bud.
4. Hinders the growth of dust mites
Though microscopic, dust mites cause people to cringe with disgust. They are, in fact, invisible occupants of your bedspreads, mattresses, curtains, carpets, rags and every other fabric ― perhaps even on your own clothing. Making things even more disgusting, they feed on organic waste like the skin you shed.
While they live in almost every home, they multiply in number if your home is damp ― causing numerous dust mite allergic reactions. Using a dehumidifier would help you get rid of them by more than half.
5. Health is wealth
All the above benefits reaped from a dehumidifier sum up to a better, healthy indoor environment. While dehumidifiers aren’t air purifiers, in the process of removing additional moisture from air, they contribute in most ways to reduce the level of impure air.
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6. Minimizes condensation
Condensation is a common problem in most homes. Even cooking, water heating, showers and baths can cause condensation. Though the initial signs are limited to streaming windows and mirrors, it’ll later result in peeling of wallpapers, damp patches on walls, shrinking of wood and more. So minimize and get rid of it early on by getting the use of a dehumidifier.
7. Protects your home
There’s no place better than where you call home. A dehumidifier helps not only the occupants, but also the decor you use in making your home a better place. It would protect everything from furniture to fittings to bedspreads to walls and more.
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