Dehumidifiers: Why You Need One
A normal home environment can often be host to a great deal of excess moisture, created throughout the day during everyday activities such as boiling the kettle, drying laundry and cooking.
This excess moisture would traditionally have escaped through windows and doors, but with double glazing and insulation bringing our heating costs down and reducing our carbon footprint, we have created sealed box environments which often don’t allow for adequate ventilation.
What Does a Dehumidifier Do?
A dehumidifier sucks in the air from a room and removes the moisture from it, before re-circulating it into the room to help combat condensation, mould and damp. A dehumidifier also helps to prevent peeling paint and wallpaper, and creates a healthier environment in your home.
Damp and mildew in your home can cause many health problems, providing the perfect breeding ground for dust mites and aggravating asthma, bronchitis and arthritis. Mould growth and interstitial condensation also build up as a result of excess moisture, which can be produced in large quantities by the average family throughout the day.
This Khol Dehumidifier is very easy to use and extracts up to 16 litres in 24 hours. It has an air purifying facility and continuous drainage option and is ideal for use in a 2-3 bedroom home.
Can a Dehumidifier Help if You’ve Been Flooded?
In short, yes! A dehumidifier can be extremely helpful in drying out areas that have been flooded. Here’s how:
- Check out the damage. Assess the room that has been flooded, and remove any items that are damaged beyond repair or causing a danger.
- Clear the water. Remove as much water as possible using a water pump or a portable extraction unit or wet/dry vacuum.
- Remove flooring. Remove carpet or damaged flooring and dry separately if you can. You will need to remove the carpet padding too, as this will be very difficult to dry completely and will create further problems. If the flood has involved sewerage, dispose of all flooring immediately.
- It’s important to ensure that the area is cleaned properly, as floodwater can be very dirty. Check that any solution you use is safe for the health of your family, and ensure that all walls, floors and furniture are thoroughly cleaned to prevent mould growth.
- Use a Dehumidifier. You need to create a dry environment in your home to encourage it to dry out fully. A dehumidifier is ideal to prevent damage to your possessions, which can result from the high humidity that follows a flood.
Tools To Hire And Buy In Ireland
If you’re looking for a Dehumidifier, or tools or equipment for any DIY project, pop into Macroom Tool Hire and Sales. Our friendly, professional team will be on hand to discuss your needs and find the right kit to help you get the job done efficiently. Just call in to Macroom, near Cork, browse online or call us on 026 42133.