Amazon's £1 trick that stops clothes smelling musty in winter hailed 'a game changer'
Amazon shoppers have discovered a winter must-have that keeps clothes smelling fresh and musty smells at bay. The ANSIO Wardrobe Dehumidifier Hanging Bags come in a pack of 12 for £12.97, which works out at just over £1 each.
The nifty dehumidifier bags are designed to remove dampness and humidity from the air in wardrobes and small spaces, which can often be a problem during the cold months when clothes are left to dry inside. They're designed with a hook, so you can hang them on wardrobe rails, in caravans or garages to tackle moisture build-up.
The hydrophilic crystals help to retain moisture and help to combat condensation, mould, mildew and allergens in the air. The bags can absorb up to three times their weight in water and last between four and six weeks, depending on the humidity level in the room.
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The ANSIO Wardrobe Dehumidifier Hanging Bags have received over 8,000 reviews on the Amazon website, with an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of five stars. Many shoppers commented that the bags stopped their clothes from smelling musty - even when stored for a long time - while others were impressed by how much moisture they absorbed.
One shopper called the bags an 'absolute game changer' and someone else said: "I am pleased with this product, that's why I always reorder. Been using this name brand for over two years and found that its works and does what it claimed. No musty smells on my clothes when left in the cupboard for a long time. The best."
Ricky wrote: "Handy and good capacity. We were experiencing dampness in our built in wardrobe, the end of which was attached to an external wall. The wall was cold and within the wardrobe there was little air circulation. These bags work really well. We were shocked at how much moisture they absorbed. Each bag has its own hanger so you just hang from a clothes rail in the wardrobe. A lot of the issues with damp, fusty clothes have now disappeared."
Kat said: "This is my third lot and the only negative is I wish they worked for longer. They make such a difference to the clothes stopping them getting that musty winter smell and have helped to prevent mould in some rooms too."
One shopper said: "Works perfectly in the wardrobe, keeps everything dry and fresh." And Lisa added: "I used these in my car in the winter help cut out damp in my fabric and windows."
Some people complained that the bags needed replacing often, as one reviewer put: "These dehumidifiers do extract moisture from the air but do need to be replaced every couple of weeks."
The ANSIO Wardrobe Dehumidifier Hanging Bags are available to buy on the Amazon website, priced at £12.97 for a pack of 12.