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5 places you should never put a dehumidifier in your home, warn experts

With the damp season here, we recommend avoiding placing your appliance in these spots for maximum efficiency

Woman & Home

How does a dehumidifier work and what are the benefits of owning one?

As the home appliance on everyone's wish list, we ask how a dehumidifier works and how could our homes benefit from one? An expert explains all

Woman & Home

The essential piece of kit you need to buy when investing in a portable air conditioner – experts say it makes all the difference

Everything you need to know before buying and fitting a portable air conditioner window kit...

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Experts say this dehumidifier 'cooling' hack could be backfiring on your energy bills and hiking them up

Using your dehumidifier on its own to help your home feel cooler might not be worth it...

Ideal Home

Steam cleaning is one of the most effective ways to get rid of dust mites – but only if you do these 3 things

It could do more harm than good if you don't use the appliance properly

Ideal Home

How do portable air conditioners work? Experts break down how they cool a room and what features to look out for if you're considering buying one

Everything you need to know before buying one...

Ideal Home

'You get the best of both worlds' – an expert reveals why an air circulator is better than a regular fan this summer

For versatile and efficient cooling, an air circulator could be the perfect solution.

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Are bladed or bladeless fans better? Experts explain the key differences — and how to choose the right one for you

From cooling power to cost, we settle the bladed vs bladeless fan debate

Ideal Home

'What I wish I had known before buying an air purifier' advice from an industry expert

I share personal and expert advice on everything I wish I knew before buying an air purifier with tips from world-leading minds at Dyson, Molekule, and BlueAir

Woman & Home

Experts reveal the best spots to put an air purifier in a kitchen for maximum odour-busting impact

They're probably not where you'd think

Ideal Home

The 3 air conditioner mistakes that are ramping up your electricity bill – and experts reveal the ways to avoid them

They're easy to fix when you know how

Ideal Home

Experts warn against opening your windows when using an air purifier — and what you can *actually* do when temperatures soar

Do air purifiers work with the windows open or is it counter-intuitive?

Ideal Home

Should you have an air purifier on while you're cleaning? Air quality experts say this secret weapon will improve your cleaning routine

You'll need to follow 5 steps to make the most of it, though

Ideal Home

Could there be an upside to Trump’s unhinged attacks on Canada?

The US president has inadvertently united the country against him – and now his tariffs may make Canada rethink its dependence on US trade, says Guardian US live news editor Chris Michael

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I've finally mastered how to dry bed sheets fast without a dryer thanks to these expert tricks

No tumble dryer? No worries, these simple steps can help speed up drying times

Ideal Home

How to dry clothes in a small space — the expert space-saving hacks that will solve this common washing woe

The clever laundry solutions to suit compact living areas

Ideal Home

How to hide a dehumidifier when not in use — 5 ways to make this eyesore appliance invisible in your home

Out of sight doesn’t have to mean out of mind

Ideal Home

Does central heating reduce humidity? Energy experts reveal how to use your heating system to zap excess moisture in your home

The key is to use it in combination with one of our favourite appliances...

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Why a dehumidifier is your secret weapon for a cosy home with lower heating bills this winter

Plus, tips for choosing a cost-effective model.

Woman & Home

5 savvy ways to reuse dehumidifier water around the house, all recommended by experts

Dehumidifiers can capture an unexpected amount of water every day and it turns out it needn't go to waste

Homes & Gardens

Should you put a dehumidifier in a bathroom? Experts warn against it, and suggest this alternative placement instead

It would be easy to think a dehumidifier is the answer to all your bathroom condensation problems – but some of our pros strongly disagree

Ideal Home

This £10 tool could be the key to keeping on top of damp and condensation according to experts

Keeping your home at the correct humidity level makes all the difference when it comes to keeping on top of damp, mould and condensation

Ideal Home

How long does a dehumidifier take to dry out a room? Experts warn these 4 things could be adding hours (or even days) to the job

So, how long do you need to keep your dehumidifier running for?

Ideal Home

How often should you empty a dehumidifier? Experts explain how to keep yours working efficiently

Of course, you should empty a dehumidifier when it's full, but there are a few other factors to consider

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5 reasons why your dehumidifier has stopped collecting water and how to fix them, according to experts

Before throwing in the towel, try these simple troubleshooting methods

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