“Got this for my bathroom that was always damp after showers, and the difference has been amazing. No steam running down walls, and my window is so much drier.”
With the temperatures in the UK feeling colder than ever, keeping an eye on condesnsation and damp is vital. Colder temperatures mean these issues are more likely to become rife – especially in bathrooms that aren’t as ventilated as they should be.
Not only can this damage your home, leading to costly repairs, but it can also become a health hazard should black mould begin to grow. Black mould in the home can pose health risks by triggering allergies, asthma, and respiratory infections, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and skin and eye irritation, especially in vulnerable groups like children, asthmatics and the elderly.
One way to help combat this is with a dehumidifier. But a good one doesn’t have to cost the earth, as has been proven by one budget option currently on sale at Amazon.
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Normally sold for £32.99, Amazon has knocked the price of the ProBreeze Osmo 1.3L moisture absorber down to £20.99. This is, however, only on the blue model – other colours are still discounted, but less-so at £28.99.
The reduced price isn’t the only way that shoppers will save on money though as this device doesn’t require any electricity to function. Instead, it uses a refill tablet that’s capable of lasting up to 100 days, according to ProBreeze.
Additional tablets are available at the ProBreeze site with a two-pack costing £11.99. Alternatives include the PureMate 600ml Dehumidifier (currently £26.99 instead of £49.99 at Debenhams), and the Finade Dehumidifier for Home (£39.99 instead of £69.99 at Amazon).
Most electric dehumidifiers can be quite bulky and need to be plugged in to work, which can be limiting depending on where the damp is. The Osmo moisture absorber is more versatile, and at 14cm wide and 22.8cm tall, it’s perfect for placing on windowsills and shelves, or targeting moisture inside cars or garden sheds. It can also be tucked inside wardrobes or on top of kitchen cupboards without worrying about plugging it in.
The Osmo has some loyal fans online, with one saying: “These are great and work very well. This is the third one I have ordered; that’s how impressed I am with them.”
Meanwhile, another shopper claimed “they last four times longer than the disposable ones”.
A third satisfied customer said: “Got this for my bathroom that was always damp after showers, and the difference has been amazing. No steam running down walls, and my window is so much drier. Would definitely recommend.”
“This is exactly what my en-suite needed”, wrote another reviewer, adding: “Something to help with condensation in there, it’s completely silent and does not need any power. I like how the refill tablets are not expensive either.”
Another reviewer was equally impressed, saying: “This Osmo dehumidifier is a simple bit of kit, but it does exactly what you want, no plugs, no noise, just quietly absorbing moisture. I’ve been using it in a musty bathroom, and it’s definitely helped take the edge off the condensation and that damp smell.”
As this is a moisture trap, one potential drawback is that it likely won’t be as effective as a larger, electric dehumidifier. Households struggling with heavier condensation or larger areas may need to consider a more powerful alternative, such as a plug-in dehumidifier.
