I know a thing or two about terrible mouldy flats, having been both a student in this country and privately rented. Black mould crawling up the walls is one thing, requiring constant treatment and pleading to a landlord who could not care less if they tried. But when you hear the words: "Tom, all our shoes and coats are mouldy.
" It's another thing entirely. Was I upset? Yes. Was I surprised? Nope.
And with landlords' best advice being 'don't hang up your washing to dry' (where else is it supposed to dry?), it can be depressing when you are surrounded by smelly and - in the worst case - mouldy clothes. The solution, though, costs under £10: hanging dehumidifiers . What surprised me most was how effective they were.
And they're so cheap too - a pack of 12 is just £8.99 on Amazon right now from 151 products (4.6 rating out 4,073 reviews), or there's Nyxi's pack of six for £9.
49 (4.6 out of 4,823 reviews). READ MORE: 'Beautifully soft' and 'vibrant' cashmere cardigan that's a 'classic' for autumn READ MORE: 'Luxurious' 3-piece luggage set perfect for a winter getaway is now under £90 The 151 product holds 500ml, while the Nyxi weighs in at 230g (which equates to 230ml), so you're likely better off opting for the 151.
Since we started using these, our mould problem disappeared; I can't stress enough how useful they are if you're battling that mildew smell. The name says it all: you just hang them up where you need them and the dehydration crystals withdraw moisture into the ba.