Damp or Dust
Damp
Dust?

Find out which one you've got before you buy a dehumidifier or an air purifier.

A lot of people buy a purifier for a damp room, or a dehumidifier for a dust problem. Four quick questions sort it out, with the free things to try first.

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DampOrDust is a general educational decision aid. It is not a home inspection, a safety assessment, a medical diagnosis or building advice. Suggestions are based only on the answers you pick and can't detect hidden water damage, hazards or every possible cause. Don't rely on it to decide whether a home is safe: get qualified help for persistent damp, recurring mould, suspected gas or combustion problems, or health symptoms.

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