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| Review of DampRid - Yes or No? |
We don't have a dehumidifier in our basement.
We weren't in the mood to make that purchase yet.
We knew we had to do something with that typically musty smell you get in the basement, and I had seen commercials for a product called "DampRid."
So, of course, off I went to investigate.
What is DampRid?
Basically, DampRid is a hanging moisture absorber that helps to rid a space of humidity and, thus, odors.
You can use it just about anywhere; closets, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, storage, garages, boats, RVs, and more.
They're designed to last approximately 60 days. However, they lasted at least 90 days in my basement.
How Does Damp Rid Work?
It comes with 3 hanging moisture-absorbent packets per box.
Yes, it has a hanger hook on each one, so it's easy to hang anywhere.
Essentially it's a dehumidifier that doesn't need electricity.
The top half of the bag has scented (or unscented) absorbent crystals, and the bottom has an empty bag that will slowly fill with water as the moisture is pulled from the air.
How I Used DampRid
I took the three hanging bags and put them in three different spots in our basement.
Then, I forgot about it.
After going to check it months later, I noticed that the bottom bag for each had, in fact, filled with water it drew from the air.
I figured it would work, but I was still surprised to see the water there - yep, it indeed worked.
Did It Make Our Basement Smell Better?
Yes, DampRid did, in fact, get rid of the stinky/musty smell in our basement.
Just be aware that when you first hang the product up, the scented crystals are quite strong, but the scent does fade.
I like the strong smell, but others with sensitivities may not.
If you're sensitive to smells, they do offer a fragrance-free product.
Would I Recommend DampRid?
Heck yes!
In fact, I bought a second box of three hanging packets and put them in the basement again.
Our basement absolutely smells better, and humidity is being drawn out.
Obviously, it's not as good as an electric dehumidifier, but I'm happy with this product.
I don't want something else to plug in to drive up our hydro bill! So, this product serves the purpose.
Granted, I have to keep replacing it every 90 days or so, but I'm willing to do that.
I'm actually considering another box for my closets.
If you're ok with scented products, go ahead and give this one a try. However, they do offer a scent-free product.
Five stars.
You can find it on Amazon here.
