Dehumidifiers

You probably don’t think about how dry or how moist your air is until it’s at one extreme or the other. Throughout the year, depending on how dry or humid the air is, you may need to use a humidifier or dehumidifier for added comfort. Both systems are used to maintain humidity levels inside living spaces and help reduce ailments. Wondering which is right for you? Keep reading to find out more …

Mould – that public enemy number one – thrives in damp and airless spaces and is always gunning for a good old Aussie storm (or rain bomb) so it can set up camp in your home. It’s not just extreme dampness that opens the door to this common household menace though. Given the right conditions, mould (and its cousin mildew) can sneak into your ceilings, walls, bathroom or laundry – especially your laundry.  Fight back with our action plan for preventing and killing mould – and the appliances that can help end the mould war, forever.

Also known as allergic rhinitis, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that almost one in five Australians suffer from hay fever. Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs and other animals with fur or feathers. It is usually at its peak in south-east Australia in spring and early summer. In Queensland, it strikes from December to April, while the pollen-rich air of WA sees cases spike in July and August. In addition to medication and practical advice from organisations such as Asthma Australia, there are some effective items including air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and allergy busting vacuums to help you breathe easier this hay fever season.

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Spiking temperatures got you hot, sticky and over it? For beating the heat at home, there are a myriad of cooling solutions; but to chill on a budget, you can’t go past portable coolers. At The Good Guys, we’ve got you covered with energy-efficient, go-anywhere fans, purifying evaporative coolers and portable air conditioners to keep you and your wallet comfortable on those summer scorchers. From knowing what to look for, to the biggest trends and new technology – like coolers that clean the air, too – we’ve got you covered.

Time to buy? Here’s everything you need to know about the best value portable coolers to buy.

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