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Dry home systems & products

A dry, well-ventilated home is a healthy home. Sort out stale air with a ventilation system, or remove moisture with a dehumidifier and our other tips and tricks.

Product tests and reviews

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Dehumidifiers

Product test
20apr wardrobe moisture hero

Trial: Damprid vs wardrobe heater

Karcher KV 4 Cordless Vibrating Wiper and WV 6 Plus Window Vac.

Review: Karcher’s latest cordless window-cleaning tools

16aug karcher window vacuum hero4

First Look: Karcher Window Vacuum WV2 Plus

Advice

Why dehumidifier capacities are unrealistic

Some dehumidifiers are claimed to extract up to 50L of water each day, but is that really possible in Kiwi homes?

How to deal with damp in your home

How to control condensation, and ways to improve condensation problems.

Moisture in the home

If you aren’t already thinking about getting your home warm and healthy for winter, now’s the time to start.

Dampness and ventilation in rentals

Dampness is a problem in many rentals. Here's how you can minimise it.

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