can anyone recommend a good way of preventing mildew without using an electric dehumidifier?
Jul 29, 2008 by preppynunn102 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
have a moistness patch in the corner of my flat and want to prevent it growing but don't want to use an electric system if it can be avoided
numbers one guaranteed way to prevent mildew, ventilation, ventilation and ,guess what, more ventilation.
napper | Jul 29, 2008
If it`s on an alien wall it may simply be a leaking gutter or cracked brick/stonework.If it is and you get it sorted just keep the allowance well ventilated to allow the walls to dry thoroughly befor redecorating.External walls in older properties can be
david m | Jul 29, 2008
Try using a electric fan. Or get mildew remover as this may old-fashioned down growth. When my cellar flooded we had a professional company clean up and they used mildew stuff and electric fans. Also grading the rationale around the house so water does not run
Nancy B | Jul 29, 2008
buy a smut cleaner. and buy mould prevention paint.
shaz | Jul 29, 2008
You definitely should get the source of the damp cured. Wickes sell a mould preventing liquid, as do the other DIY stoes I have.
BARRY B | Jul 29, 2008
count one guaranteed way to prevent mildew, ventilation, ventilation and ,guess what, more ventilation.
napper | Jul 29, 2008
When haunt, always have windows open.
referee | Feb 05, 4932
Dehumidifier ideas: non-electric (natural) dehumidifier ideas?
May 23, 2007 by Psyched | Posted in Alternative Fuel Vehicles
What are some ways to dehumidify a basement without using an electric dehumidifier? I'd like to cut down on electric charges.
What I use its this nonsense I purchased from my storage facility. It is called Damp Rid. It is a white chunky powder and it rests above a cup and that will absorb moisture and then you simply empty the cup every once and a while. Below is a link to
Kelly | May 23, 2007
I am trying to find natural crystals to use as a dehumidifier in my basement. Any suggestions?
Jul 06, 2007 by RB | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The electric dehumidifier that I was using was darned expensive to run (even with an Energy Efficient Rating). Someone suggested natural crystals but an online search shows some costly alternatives. Anyone try anything new/different to remove moisture
The hornet's nest with "natural crystals" is renovating or replacing them. Renovating them takes time and replacing them can at cost more than running a portable dehumidifier. What you can do is try this. Tape a piece of aluminum foil to
Greg T | Jul 06, 2007
What's the blue thing on the ac/dc motor? - Appliance Repair Forum
by otterboy
I'm replacing the ac/dc motor on my GE fridge ideal GTS22JBPCRWW, 3 yrs. old, no icemaker, top freezer. My archetype part#WR60X10129 has been replaced by part WR60X10257 So far, so approving. But my prototype motor has a satisfying chap-fallen rubber something, about 3/4" right, that the leads run through, as can be seen here http://www.*************************....aspx?ID=10932 The replacement part doesn't show this.
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