Will A Dehumidifier Get Rid Of Mould In Your House?

Mould grows easily in high humidity, poorly ventilated areas. Mould spores enter the house through air currents or by attaching themselves to clothing, shoes and pet hair when they land in bathrooms, kitchens, and damp corners. 

 

When mould spores land in bathrooms, kitchens, and damp corners, where there is the right temperature and humidity, they can easily start to multiply and grow, causing damage to some furniture, wood, carpets, and wall coverings. Excessive amounts of mould can also lead to airborne infections in the house, which can be harmful to people with weakened immune systems and respiratory problems. We next look at the effectiveness of dehumidifiers for mould removal

 

What is a Dehumidifier？

 

A dehumidifier is a household appliance that reduces indoor humidity. It works by drawing humid air into the machine, passing it through a heat exchanger, condensing the water molecules in the air into a liquid state, and then discharging the treated, dry air, thus cyclically reducing indoor humidity.

 

Dehumidifiers are usually used in homes, offices, basements, garages and other places that are not ventilated and easily humid. Some advanced dehumidifiers are also equipped with air filters, which can dehumidify while removing dust and bacteria from the air to improve air quality. Detect the indoor humidity and make dehumidification adjustment automatically.

 

 

Does a Dehumidifier Kill Mold?

 

A dehumidifier cannot directly remove all mould spores, it can only remove some of the mould from the air, and the mould spores remaining in the corners cannot be completely removed. Mould spores are generally dormant in the air and on the surface of objects. When the temperature reaches 25°C and the humidity of the air is greater than 70%, mould will start to grow in patches. Therefore dehumidifiers do not kill mould, but they can inhibit mould growth by reducing air humidity.

 

 

What are the Benefits of a Dehumidifier?

 

 

Mould Reduction

A dehumidifier reduces the humidity of the air inside your home and destroys the environment in which mould can grow, making it difficult for it to grow and spread.When you find a corner with mould, clean up the mould first and then put a dehumidifier nearby. Your mould problem will be well improved.

 

Reducing Mouldy Odours

In damp basements, garages usually emit this musty smell, which is caused by damp conditions and mould, using a dehumidifier can remove the moisture making the air dry and fresh.

 

Getting clothes to dry faster

If your clothes often don't dry, or dry slowly, this is a result of poor ventilation in the room and high humidity in the air, using an air dehumidifier in the area where you dry your clothes can remove moisture from them faster and without easily damaging them.

 

Cost-effective

Air conditioners can be used in both summer and winter to cool and heat the air while also dehumidifying it, but to achieve the same dehumidifying effect, air conditioners use a lot more energy than dehumidifiers, which can increase your energy costs.

 

Allergy Relief

Airborne allergens can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, sneezing or allergies. A dehumidifier can reduce the humidity in the air, inhibit the growth of allergens in humid environments, or even capture airborne allergens directly.

 

 

Conclusion:

 

Overall, dehumidifiers are very effective at getting out indoor mould, so if you notice mould in the corners of your house, damp and rotting furniture or constant condensation on your windows, fix it as soon as possible and don't let the dampness damage your furniture and your health. If you need dehumidifier recommendations or want to grow your dehumidifier business, contact CROSSBOW.