D.I.Y Damp trap tip/hack to save money

[@jstu8]

Great idea. I always wondered about this. These go for $5 each normally here in the US, except for Dollar Tree which sells them for… $1. Lol. They do fill up fast but also, I always feel crummy using up & throwing away all that plastic 👎 I know it’s an old video, but glad someone showed how to reuse these! Less waste, saves money, excellent.

[@ih1183]

The ones at the dollar tree are also refillable.

[@Ab_verma]

@@ih1183 lol

[@chrissy212e]

Very good tip. I just just bought one of these pots yesterday for the first time. Last year, I just used a plastic container with salt in by my kitchen window, which is very good at absorbing moisture. The only thing is the salt gets damp pretty quick, so it might not work as long as the crystals.😊

[@Gobberella]

You guys are all so sweet, thank you...I don't post often, but if I find something or think of something that helps people out as much as it did me I need to spread the word (yes in that accent, ouch lol). For people who have said I need to get on camera, no baby thats for the celebs this person is a fairy and likes to hide lol x

[@dogboymalone11]

Though you have a funny accent Gobby, your 1st vid is 10 out of 10 for sure. :) (With out the accent i'd of given it a 5). DBM. England.

[@arncj18]

wait maybe i don't get it, but don't you need to pull all that paper over, to take out the calcium chloride or whatever it had in it, then put in salt, which will harden. after it's full of water you have to pull the salt also. So in order to do that you need a full opening. Am i missing something? And can the salt be the finer table salt or must it be the rough de-icing one?

[@taramiller70]

Hi did it actually work in getting of mold and mold spores and protect possessions as I have mold in my bedroom and I use dehumifers and damp traps and thinkin I should save money as buying new dehumifers when they run out cost money

[@N3ssa212Linda]

Hi what exactly did you do? What did you use? Sea salt? Can you please write steps in description it's a bit difficult to understand you. Im thankful

[@taramiller70]

Gonna try this is it effective in stop new mold appearing I'm worried about it going wrong

[@Angelonly]

Thank you so much! I live in tropical Queensland in Australia and I have a terrible mould problem! !! I have a neighbour whose hometown was Newcastle upon Tyne. All the very best to you. Sandra. xo

[@vaderladyl]

Road ice melting flakes by the sack is also cheaper than Damp Rid and faster than salt, if you can get it, is so worth it and lasts a long, long time between refills and traps a lot of water. I do use and reuse the same kind of containers as shown in the video for my closets and a very large one in my garage and works perfect.

[@paolahuezo9918]

Hello. I'm wondering how you dispose of the water afterwards. I've read it's highly corrosive. Thanks

[@vaderladyl]

@@paolahuezo9918 Even though it has a natural base Ii can be corrosive so I use some kind of neutralizer along with plenty of water to dump it,, like baking soda ashes, vinegar mixed diluted with water.

[@jacqualinekeegan3322]

Brilliant! I'm going to go dig mine back out of the bin now. Glad I found this vid just before I was about to spend a fortune on more

[@seraphim_sounds]

Very cool! Thank you! Mum on a budget here (from north Florida, USA). I love ur accent, btw. I found these damp traps for $1.25 at the Dollar Tree store here. But this will still save me a lot of money in the long run . Going to go buy a couple more today & some 🧂 . ✌️

[@keg265]

I tried saving mines, but the thin paper ripped, so I replaced it with s coffee filter. Hope this helps someone out !!!

[@nbookie]

Crystal kitty litter for $9 gets you like 15 or 20 pounds of the original stuff. Pulls moisture out of the air at about twice the rate of salt.

[@ELPaso1990TX]

Jason Rogers is grit salt any better than table salt? I have loads of grit salt I use on the drive way.

[@michellewilliams1401]

@@ELPaso1990TX yes grit salt is better, it's calcium chloride. Calcium Chloride is the EXACT same stuff that "Damprid" and "Dri Z Air" use

[@freddiebudd426]

Can I use silica cat litter

[@timoytickets7700]

Nice to know there's at least one Geordie who's almost learnt to speak English!!!Seriously, thanks for the great tip--you've saved me a bloody fortune!!

[@getjiggywitit73]

I usually throw them away after using, I will try this method. especially if it works the same and saves me money. Thanks for the tip.

[@misandry1736]

Hey I have some of those in my car from dollar tree. They fill up fast living in a van during winter. I am going to buy a huge box of salt and go to town on that mold!!! Thanks chickie for saving my interior!!!

[@arncj18]

do these dehumidifiers pull the moisture from furniture also? just by being in the bedroom? i imagine a small amount cause they do reduce humidity in the room. Or the mold from furniture needs separate attention?

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Thank you. I threw mine away last year as I didn’t know about this. Just bought a load more as it’s that time of year again, I’ll definitely be trying this out.

[@MrsWolf81]

Just bought some of these from Yorkshire Trading Company for £1 each. It's good to see that the price hasn't gone crazy like everything else. I was just trying to check that you don't remove the paper, which your video has confirmed. So thank you! I threw the instructions away too quickly 😆

[@maulajat931]

Hi, can you tell me what's the proper name for this tub, i'm struggling to find them, that would be a big help. Thankyou.

[@jeffgrey1311]

*IF you add a few grains of uncooked rice it will stop the salt becoming hard too quickly, as loose salt is best for drawing out the moisture in the air and it basically means more moisture and less changing the salt, it does work with or without the rice though*

[@sarahlou11000]

Thank you for making this video, you’ve saved me a fortune in water collectors now.😊

[@mrmileskp]

I'm 4 years late, but this woman is awesome.....I'm from Birmingham but I love a Geordie 😁

[@voodoomotion5855]

This looks fab, must try them in our wardrobe. Really sorry to hear about your damp problem. We live in an old house in Wales and use a large electric dehumidifier when the heating is on, especially if we're drying clothes. If you can dry your clothes and run a dehumidifier all in the same room then apparently it's as effective and cheaper than a tumble dryer. Another thing we found worth buying is a window vacuum - they're not very cheap but do a great job of taking condensation off your windows, tiles, bath and shower glass which would normally dry up and condense somewhere else. Also opening windows for 10mins in morning will help dehumidify bedrooms after a good nights sleep, loses a little heat but can help provided air outside isn't humid. Hope the damp problem improves and your kiddies are fine. Best of luck and thanks again

[@wandacook3721]

Thank you so much . I'm dealing with mold in my home too and I've spent a lot of money on damprid product . And for your accent I love it your accent your voice is beautiful and God bless

[@kristinamullen4066]

I love your accent and also your fantastic tips for reusing these things.I need to buy some more of them but then I decided to check utube for any diy tips.I'm in the U.S.and can get them for $1 each but I also love saving money.Cheers.

[@lisajane1099]

Brilliant!!! Just purchased these & needed to see how I’d know when to replace! Well I won’t will be buying some salt . Thanks x

[@guristaex3119]

You're a star thanks for doing this, brilliant idea to save some pennies. I'll be topping mine up with salt from now on.

[@clyth41]

Pound shop... I buy 3 at a time... 3 quid.. Sorted...thanks for this video saved me a bunch of dosh... And your accent is amazing.. I'm in Liverpool hehhe... God bless xc

[@gypsybelle4757]

Great tip! You are correct. Those damp traps can get pricey and add up quickly. Love your accent! It is lovely. :) Thanks for sharing!

[@mightySHRIMP420]

gobble gobble thx for the tip my house is the same living in the country we don't have ventalation. so lots of moisture

[@loveforceinternationalpubl8147]

Thank you for making this video Gobberella. It is a lifesaver!. By the way, as a Yank, I think your accent is a lot easier to understand to me than other British accents I have heard. I hope all is well with you and your children. Take care.😊

[@mutesasiranabulya2002]

God Bless..! Thankyou soooo much! However, how much salt should be put in?

[@mauriciofmangoba]

I can understand you just fine. Thank you. Very useful here in the tropics. I'm from the Philippines - Mauricio

[@angelahannant3867]

Thanks so much for your help with our mould issue. We are going to try this out as soon as possible.

[@monikaallan4546]

Congrats for trying - would much rather use salt or calcium chloride (same as Damp Rid, thanks below). Great to know I can re -use it! 1) What’s the 3rd container for? Is the first one the finished outcome or what you start out with when you buy it new? 2) I didn’t really get the last bit 3) What do you do with the damp salt (dry out and use next time? Presumably not on food?)

[@arncj18]

wait maybe i don't get it, but don't you need to pull all that paper over, to take out the calcium chloride or whatever it had in it, then put in salt, which will harden. after it's full of water you have to pull the salt also. So in order to do that you need a full opening. Am i missing something? And can the salt be the finer table salt or must it be the rough de-icing one?

[@rolandea6459]

love a Geordie accent I can listen to it all day.

[@kylieturuva2399]

thankyou as i keep buying those things $2 per tub (australia)but like u need to keep replacing as lots moisture in my house anyway didn't know i could re-use them - i'm going get mine out of bin and try itthanks heaps

[@lorraineschenck9972]

Thanks for the wonderful tip. We recently bought a new house close by the sea in South Africa and I have spend lots of money by purchasing new ones every time.

[@omadjourney]

Thank you for this tip as I just bought four of these and I need more so I'll definitely be recycling them,thank you.

[@twiztwiz9717]

How do you tip the water out without damaging top.

[@omadjourney]

@@twiztwiz9717 I opened a small hole on the white thing..the pink cap is easy to remove so try lifting carefully the white plastic thing carefully...it's really easy to do so you will be fine and it definitely works.

[@Minpher123]

Thank you very much for sharing this extremely useful hack!

[@moname7017]

Thank you for sharing! Hello from the thumb of Michigan USA!!

[@truthseeker5496]

Bless you. Love your accent and great advise. I was looking for ways to remove moisture and find it is pricey. Thank you so much. I hope everything works great for you and God bless you and your precious family in every way.

[@Svengalish0000]

How do you drain the water though?

[@edwest4402]

love your accent, love your style :) and that's from a southerner ! top tip lass.

[@romeono1647]

Great video how do you get rid of the water? Do you just pour it out from the top?

[@twiztwiz9717]

I'm looking for an answer to this. Did you ever get one??

[@romeono1647]

@@twiztwiz9717 no

[@saxonwillow]

Great idea! I’ve tried kitty litter and it didn’t work, so I will try the salt! I can buy them for £1 and the gel inside obviously works, but it’s the use of too much plastic for me, so salt here I come! 😊

[@taramiller70]

Hi did u try salt in ur dehumifer does it work

[@ilikesandwiches]

3:21 you're welcome

[@chrissy212e]

I bought one three weeks ago and put it by a cold window that gets condensation. So far its collected absolutely nothing. I also have a pot with just plain salt that collects moisture very well.

[@vlncents]

Nice tip ill try it thanks. Just need it for one room where the humidity is 70%... Bizarre as the rest of the house is okay

[@janefarquharson9394]

Love the accent . But let me tell you peel the whole thing of wash out and dry with kitchen roll then get a cheap big of cat litter £2.50 works out cheaper than salt dry it all put tray back in pop litter on top can use a bit of salt. Then put kitchen roll sheet on top cut round to neaten and bingo save you as she said pounds fantastic in wardrobes cupboards and window ledges under beds any were really backs just by breathing we create condensation in the night get cracking and save money 😉

[@chrisellam9196]

Hi pet, you can if you want the hassle you can recrystallise the calcium chloride hydrate form the solution you poured down the sink. It is a hassle but doable.

[@juancasanova9588]

Can you build it from scratch?.. such take it apart and put back together...it seems confusing. Thanks

[@bigbiemacaw]

Went out yesterday thinking I was getting a big water trap but it was refill bags of the balls so I'll gimmy something up with them, only true out the used ones I had, typical.. Love you're first video, I can understand you perfect but im Irish 🇮🇪 so its not new to me have lots of jordie mates, but I can see how ppl from far off could struggle I love it... Liked n subscribed

[@Gobberella]

I've found these are only great in summer months as they work but slowly. Going to try find a cheaper winter solution to refill them. Thank you for watching I was super nervous and felt silly haha x

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Just get the dishwasher salt, and refill. It will be affordable.

[@Tarahastingshassan]

the salt i lured in collected in the bottom part??

[@mtv565]

Thanks for sharing great hack! Just want to ask, if baking soda works better?

[@Gobberella]

it might do never thought of it :) will give it a go as I've noticed after a while these become slow effect x

[@christineatkinson3640]

BAKING SODA WILL & IT WILL WORK A LOT FAST, BUT WILL NEED MORE OF IT. IT IS FINE & ABSORBS LOTS & GETS HARD QUICK WHEN THE AIR IS DRY.

[@christineatkinson3640]

so throw it out asap ...replace with new.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Even wealthy people can benefit from things like this. Since income is largely capped by TPTB, you get wealthy by cutting spending.

[@noreenh3186]

Hi first love your accent. Will give it a try. Cheaper the other stuff on the marke

[@vegetablepolice1]

calsium cloride ice melt mate but this can work if you're humidity is high enough

[@deeb5688]

Thank you! for the tip, I'll try it and your accent is sweet, thanks again!!!

[@dke223993]

Love your first video, you sound fun and happy!

[@thana090909]

I love your accent. And helpful vid too thanks!

[@Joshua-qf7il]

Hi Madam, I would like to ask how do you remove accumulated water that is stored in the damp trap. There was a previous comment that is similar to what I am asking but I don't get your reply to that question. Will really appreciate me if help me out. Thank you!

[@Gobberella]

you remove the plastic grid on the top (it just unclips) you need to put a small hole or slightly peel the fabric cover from the tub. The liquid is hidden under a shelf type piece inside but does not stop the water coming back up from the bottom when tipped. Just tip the tub over the sink/basin and the water should run out from the holes in the self that allowed the water to go to the bottom when becoming trapped from the air. Hope this helps xx

[@Joshua-qf7il]

@@Gobberella Hi Madam, Thank you so much for clarifying. Appreciate it :)!

[@michaellavery4899]

The liquid you remove is a great weed killer too. So you are saving again gardening is important to you. WARNING. It stays in the soil for a long time and kills all plants.

[@babytt8487]

Gobberella you are crazy lol love it 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonl4237]

Can you peel away the whole white paper at the top and use salt with container without white paper? Thanks

[@twiztwiz9717]

Did you get any response and looking for the same answer?

[@michael-jamesr2776]

Such a great video! And I love your accent I could listen to it all day! 😊😊

[@rolandea6459]

I just wrote the same comment about the accent. Great minds

[@mariadillon860]

Thank you… great video… I will be doing exactly as you have recommended. Many thanks 😘🤗

[@gordonsoo]

If I put these in my Steel cabinet, will it causes rust ?

[@weisswurster]

Tl;dr Open lid a tiny bit aye, tip gungy water out, has Geordie accent, put salt in which costs 30p.

[@N3ssa212Linda]

Thanks so much!!!

[@sub_2_pewds789]

Brilliant tip ,thx will come in very handy .Bernie

[@misandry1736]

Isn't her accent adorable with those cute little bubbly sound affects and that giggle! I wish I was that upbeat all the time!!! Q*Q

[@davidkaye8712]

Geordie girl, they are all awesome lol

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Sorry, I'm late to this fix: how dyou drain the original converted liquid out, also if re re reusing same question so as not to foul things up for a fresh infill of salt and to ensure any refill doesn't go straight to the collecting area ? Thanks.

[@twiztwiz9717]

Did you find an answer?

[@Krys.L]

"it's making me a liar" 😂 ❤️

[@foxylady9110]

Canny tip pet, from one Geordie to another, definitely going to do this from now on, thanks for the tip 🌸

[@matt22blaster]

I got excited for a second. In america chips are cheaper than fries.

[@claireturnbull917]

So glad I watched this. I’ve just bought a few of these . Do they still work as good with the wee balls the come with ?

[@lulatyson4523]

Can something like Downy laundry crystals be added for a light scent ?

[@taramiller70]

Hi is salt effective in killing mold and the spores and can I use salt as in ordinary table salt in the dehumifers I have I have intertior dehumifers kingfisher ones and scented dehumifers and I use mini moisture traps and wardrobe dehumifers also buying more dehumifers cost money as I wanted to save money and not have to keep buying more dehumifers

[@absoleet]

Use deicing salt for roads since it cheaper than table salt. Or buy a large salt blocks used for softening water, they're the size of bricks and should be much cheaper than salt used for cooking.

[@mags127]

What I started doing is putting a foil container with salt on the window don't have kids u will see the salt harden the grab the moisture it's cheap and better than paying every £1 goes a long way when it's half that fir the table salt 🧂 tnx 🥰

[@thomasyerosic6134]

Very good advice lassie!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@taramiller70]

Is this effective or not to try and save money not having to keep buying more dehumifers

[@maosvape4319]

Great tip. I'm actually gonna try and invent my own version but until I do I am gonna use your method :) Not a rich man at the moment and I don't intend to get rich so thank you so much for the help :)

[@sushrithsnayak4223]

Can this liquid be reused? Somehow?

[@nut__cracker]

You are funny. Thanks for the advice ;)

[@crislondon10]

YEY!!!! Thank you so much!!!! I have 8 of those and I will buy salt and ...voilá!!!!! :)

[@metratone5]

Well I thought it was a nice 1st video and informative. 🙂

[@ellieskyvlog7845]

Is it okay to sure rock salt????

[@billyjennings1523]

I think you did great.. thanks for the great info.

[@KP-vg3zn]

Great tip! I love your accent & your random Gobbles 😉

[@asmrssoundsslife1489]

How does the water come out? Does it have holes under the salt? Thanks

[@Gobberella]

you make a hole in the mesh and just tip it, the plastic guard inside isnt fully fixed and has little holes as to let the water drop through.

[@therealsolo23]

Lol usually what ever is on top dissolves and turns into water.

[@junaid7197]

Thanks for sharing this useful video

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Thank you. Live in a damp rural area and old old house...always fighting dampness. How to use under my bed? How many? I don't recognize the packs you are using..do a lot from scratch. Wondering how to improvise what you are doing...any ideas? I was initially thinking rice in nylon knee highs but now that seems silly. Of course salt which by the way, the iodine content is worthless after 3 mo anyway, makes the perfect absorber. Thanks for your cute video.

[@Gobberella]

I find these great for summer but currently with this wet winter they're not working fast enough which like your house may not benefit. I am looking at doing a new one with stronger stuff but my little boys hitting the terrible twos now three stage and I don't get time as he's like godzilla through my house lol x

[@vaderladyl]

Get two containers that can fit one into the other snugly so that it leaves room for the water to accumulate at the bottom. Make holes at the bottom of the top container and ill with your dehumidifier,then place wherever,even under the bed. You can keep the top open or place some kind of mesh or plastic with holes on the opening.

[@whitneystanek5081]

Great vid, especially for your 1st! Keep 'em coming, please & thanks 😃💖

[@EvangelineW18]

Can I add baking soda with salt? Will it work the same?

[@vaderladyl]

Baking soda won't pick up water but it can pick up bad smells from the air.

[@lisahughes7053]

I buy them a lot but lucky they only $1/piece in my area. But I am going to definitely give this salt trick a try

[@neuvoice]

What is the brand name of the container? Where to get it?

[@chrishardeen1017]

Snorting salts and eating to much lucky charms dose carry side effects. That said nice vid . thumbs up

[@whitneystanek5081]

Lmao 🤣👍

[@anamarialuisbello3607]

Loved your tip Thank you !! And love the accent 💗

[@doreenwatson-read]

brilliant idea las

[@davidashby599]

Cheers love, that's helped me out loads 😁😁

[@taramiller70]

Did the salt method work david ashby

[@cathykim1422]

do you know if it would still work if you take off the white cover on top? I have accidentally opened it all the way....:P

[@glitterkitty5116]

The cover just seem to keep kid and pets out. I had one with out cover and it turned completely liquid. I am going to pour it in some oven safe plastic pan and try to dry it back out to use again.

[@MH-nc3wu]

100 times saying 'cheap'!! only a person from UK have that talent👍

[@MsSnideRemarks]

What a brilliant woman.

[@sanasunny9551]

that accent is my favourite, ;)

[@Gobberella]

Oh stop it lol, its really bad I'm so nervous and feel like a twit :)

[@sanasunny9551]

i love it :(

[@Gobberella]

Thank you :)

[@jennytaylor4165]

The North East lilt is one of our finest!

[@maosvape4319]

Totally agree. That accent is a bit hot