Placing and using a dehumidifier: the best location, winter use, and IPX ratings in damp rooms

In brief Place your dehumidifier centrally or close to the source of moisture, on a hard, level surface with at least 30 cm of clearance around it. In the bathroom, place it in a dry, stable spot ...

Which dehumidifier do I need? How to choose based on room and moisture problem

In short Which dehumidifier you need depends on two things: the size of the room and how serious the moisture problem is. Not on how large the appliance is. As a rule of thumb, up to about 10 to 12...

Prevent mold in the bathroom: how to keep moisture and mold out for good

In brief Mold in the bathroom is caused by moisture that lingers too long on tiles, grout, and walls after showering. Aim for humidity of around 50%. The risk of mold increases above 60%. Ventilat...

Do you need a dehumidifier? When it does and doesn’t help

In short You need a dehumidifier if the humidity remains consistently above 60% and ventilation and heating do not solve the problem. It works well against condensation on windows, musty air, mold...

Does your laundry smell musty after drying indoors? Here’s how to prevent the musty smell

In short Your laundry smells musty because it dries too slowly in air that is too humid, causing moisture to remain in the fibers for a long time. Wet laundry releases liters of water into the air...

Dehumidifier terms explained: RH, dew point, capacity, HEPA, and more

In brief Relative humidity (RH) indicates how humid the air is; a healthy level is between 40 and 60%. The dew point is the temperature at which moisture in the air condenses, for example on a col...