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Does anyone use a dehumidifier in a wardrobe?

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ScentedScandal · 31/01/2014 20:41

Help! I think I need one (or two maybe) in my fitted wardrobe.

It's against an outside wall and I've noticed some small mould patches on the back of the wardrobe ie on the wall. It always feels very cold in there. I don't think it's a serious damp problem, more to do with condensation.

Would a dehumidifier solve this? Which one?Confused

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peanutpie · 31/01/2014 21:40

I am stuck with the same problem. We cured it in one wardrobe by stripping the wall, putting up a polystyrene layer and painting over with anti mould paint.
However we still have two wardrobes where it hasn't worked! We've been advised to install vents to try a provide some ventilation.
I guess a dehumidifier in the bedroom might help. We have some delonghi ones in rooms where we dry washing.

ScentedScandal · 31/01/2014 21:41

Anyone?

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ScentedScandal · 31/01/2014 21:43

Sorry Peanut I bumped this just as you posted.

Yes it's a conundrum. Although all this wet weather isn't helping Hmm

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southeastastra · 31/01/2014 21:47

you could get a cheapy moisture trap, i have three in my bedroom and they do the job \link{http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-large-moisture-trap/p217789?kpid=231153116&s_kenid=00547906-862b-bba8-7bcb-000024f9cea0&s_kwcid=ppc_pla&tmad=c&tmcampid=73\here} similar available wilko and homebase etc

ScentedScandal · 31/01/2014 21:54

Actually I think I might give something like that a go before I get too technical (thanks!Smile)

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MakeMeJumpIntoTheAir · 31/01/2014 22:00

When I lived in a high humidity area overseas, we had heaters in the wardrobe, a sort of 'caged' electric heater.

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