Summer time is one of the best times of the year (along with spring, fall, and winter)! It’s the time when we often take trips to the lake, the pool, and anywhere where the sun is warm and worries are few. In many places, the warmth also brings up pop-up thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high humidity. And no matter if you have a home at the beach, in the woods, or on the lake, these things can create problems for your summer stay. Don’t worry, though, because I listed a few products that are going to be great for your boat, cabin, lake/summer house, or wherever you may be spending time this summer.

_When out on a friend’s boat the other day, I noticed that the bottoms of a few seats were starting to freckle with mold. Right away, I thought, ‘they need some Vital Oxide spray’. This mold remover and disinfectant spray will not only kill the mold with plant-based ingredients, but it will also keep the sprayed surface mold-free for several months. In this case, it should at least get through the summer, but beyond seat cushions, Vital Oxide disinfectant has a wide variety of uses in and around the house. For those backpackers and hikers, this stuff is also safe for hiking boots, sleeping bags, packs, hammocks, and tents.

_While Vital Oxide takes care of mold once it’s already there, a better idea is to try to prevent it before it happens. Your best option for this is a heavy-duty dehumidifier. Depending on the local climate, a more permanent installation, like a dehumidifier that ties into the HVAC or a large crawlspace/basement dehumidifier, may be your best option, but if you find yourself mainly dealing with excess humidity during the summer months, a room dehumidifier might be a better option. If you want a permanent solution, you can try asking an AC repair and installation experts who provide AC repair to see if you can add a dehumidifier to your existing units. And if you need a new heating and air conditioning installation, you may consider getting help from an expert contractor in ductless AC installation. Moving forward, you should also schedule regular air conditioning repair and tune-up services to keep the AC unit working at its maximum efficiency.

_I have three good options for you. All are effective, but each has something that makes it stand out.

The easy-to-use Comfort-Aire 22 Pint Energy Star Portable Dehumidifier BHD-22B is compact, energy efficient, and effective at removing excess moisture from the air. Despite its compact size, the powerful 22-pint per day dehumidifier can cover larger spaces up to 1,500 square feet. Compact & Portable, you can save space without sacrificing performance. At just under 20 inches high and 15 inches wide, this small dehumidifier can easily fit into tight spaces. This includes small apartments and even utility closets. In addition, the unit is also equipped with four gliding caster wheels for easy movement from room to room. Simply set your dehumidifier and forget it with Continuous Gravity Drainage. Versatile, this basement dehumidifier comes with its own drainage hose and easy-to-access drainage port for uninterrupted drainage. This eliminates the hassle and need for manual emptying. As a second option, the reservoir can be emptied easily on its own with the removable bucket and its two-sided carrying handles.

The AlorAir Storm Ultra 190 Pint Smart Wi-Fi Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump, Yellow is the perfect industrial dehumidifier for water damage and restoration projects. It features a high rotary compressor for maximum moisture removal. Despite its industrial strength, it’s a ruggedly portable and compact unit that will work well in basements, garages, and commercial job sites alike. The Storm Ultra LGR Dehumidifier boasts a Large 190 Pint Capacity, ensuring it can handle various-sized jobs. This includes professional laboratory settings, storage facilities, residential homes, as well as commercial and industrial engineering or construction sites. Its high-efficiency rotary compressor enables it to remove 190 pints of moisture per day at 90°F with 90% relative humidity and an AHAM capacity of 90 pints per day at 80°F with 60% relative humidity. This large capacity dehumidifier is ideal for areas up to 2,600 square feet.

All the performance without the higher price tag, the AlorAir Sentinel HD55 113 Pint Dehumidifier with drain hose for basements and crawl spaces features an updated, smaller, and more compact design without sacrificing on power. It easily fits into crawl spaces and basements, but can also cover larger areas, such as warehouses, garages, workshops, and commercial job sites, up to 1,200 square feet. The 113 Pints Per Day Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier is a compact yet powerful dehumidifier that effectively removes up to 113 pints per day at 90°F and 90% relative humidity. AHAM testing shows the removal of 53 PPD @ 80°F & 60% relative humidity. This powerful crawl space dehumidifier from AlorAir is specifically designed to effectively remove up to 113 pints of moisture per day in spaces of up to 1,200 square feet. Designed with modern consumers in mind, the Compact Design of the Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier allows it to easily fit into smaller spaces while also tackling larger commercial job sites. Its updated, smaller size lets it better accommodate tight spaces like apartment buildings, crawl spaces, utility closets, and more. The rugged construction and durable housing of the unit enable it to withstand frequent, long-term use even in harsher conditions. This compact dehumidifier is also equipped with dual handles, which help make transporting from place to place, job to job, or up and down stairs easier and safer.

_These products will give you complete coverage of your home, boat, or camping gear, making sure you enjoy your summer, inside or out. Now you can focus more on tan lines and your grilling skills and less on worrying about mold.

Be sure to check out our other summer blog posts for more tips and tricks on how to stay healthy all summer long!

_Author: R. Power