In many of our homes in the UK, with long and wet winters on the rise, the best dehumidifiers have quietly become an essential appliance. They offer a myriad of benefits in a home, from reducing condensation on bedroom windows and drying laundry throughout the winter months, to keeping damp-prone, mouldy corners under control – but the appliance will only work well if properly maintained. Enter my expert guide on how to clean your dehumidifier, which explains all the steps you need to keep your appliance in top working condition.
What’s easy to forget is that while it’s pulling moisture from the air, your trusty dehumidifier is also drawing in dust, fibres, pet hair and whatever else is circulating around your home. Add water and a bit of warmth, and it doesn’t take long for a murky residue to build up inside the tank and across the filter.
