Mum praises 8p-an-hour gadget for drying laundry indoors
Mum praises 8p-an-hour gadget for drying laundry indoors

With temperatures dropping across the country, the challenge of drying laundry indoors returns. A busy mum has praised the Duux Bora dehumidifier as a 'game-changer' for tackling damp clothes without relying heavily on the tumble dryer.

How the dehumidifier works

The Duux Bora uses a compressor to draw air into the machine and extract moisture, which is collected in a 4-litre water tank. This helps reduce excess humidity created by drying clothes indoors and prevents that stuffy, damp feeling around the house. It also includes a built-in hygrostat to monitor humidity levels and a carbon filter to keep the air fresh.

The 20-litre model runs quietly, with a night mode operating at just 36dB. It has a maximum power rating of 315 watts, costing around 8p per hour to run, according to Sust-it’s Energy Cost Calculator.

Smart features and deals

The Bora can be controlled via the Duux smart app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play, and works with Amazon Alexa for voice commands. Users can set timers from one to 24 hours and choose humidity levels.

Currently at Yimbly, the 20-litre model is reduced from £279.99 to £179.99, with an extra 10% off using code AUTUMN10, bringing it to £161.99. The smaller 12-litre version is also discounted from £179.99 to £116.99 with the same code.

Shopper reviews

One Amazon buyer called it 'a game changer,' noting that a full load and king-size bedding set were touch dry within 4 hours. Another said, 'Worth every penny!', highlighting quicker drying and reduced condensation. A third reviewer praised its efficiency, saying washing dried 'in no time' and the machine is relatively quiet.

However, one buyer found the app 'a little confusing,' while another mentioned that despite a 20L daily rating, the most gathered was 2L in a day, though it still dried laundry faster.

The Yimbly Black Friday sale is now on, offering 10% sitewide with code AUTUMN10.