The Spruce / Candra Huff

What Is a Dehumidifier?

Itoffers many benefits, such as reducing allergy symptoms and hindering mold growth.

You should be able to find both at a hardware store.

DIY Dehumidifier Options

The Spruce / Candra Huff

Baking Soda

Baking soda is so versatileand dehumidifying is one of its many uses.

Since baking soda is inexpensive and easy to find at the store, it makes for a great choice.

Though baking soda is a great option for a dehumidifier, it only works in a small area.

DIY dehumidifier using rock salt and buckets

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper

Non-dairy coffee creamer works best in a small area, like a bedroom or closet.

you’ve got the option to also buy silica packets in bulk.

Rock salt is one of the cheapest substances for fixing indoor moisture problems.

DIY dehumidifier using a bowl of baking soda

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper

A problem with moisture under the house requires a drainage system with asump pumpor aFrench drain system.

Look for holes or cracks where water might enter the space and fix any drainage issues.

DIY dehumidifier using charcoal

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper

DIY dehumidifier using non-dairy creamer

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper

Using a sock of calcium chloride as a DIY dehumidifier

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper

Using silica gel in a jar as a DIY dehumidifier

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper