DampRid

DampRid moisture absorbers help control excess moisture and musty odors around your stored clothing and possessions. For mild dampness in a small enclosed storage space, they’re a useful way to collect moisture from the air. Choose the format by the upkeep you’re willing to do.

DampRid is a moisture-absorber brand. Its associated company is W. M. Barr, based in Memphis, Tennessee. The brand is known for controlling excess moisture and musty odors.

Choose by the upkeep

Refillable moisture absorbers suit ongoing moisture and musty-odor control. You keep the container and replenish the crystals as they’re used up. That’s a practical fit for a storage space that needs regular attention: empty the collected liquid into a toilet, then refill with new DampRid crystals.

Hanging moisture absorbers address excess moisture and musty odors around clothing and possessions; discard the entire absorber when liquid reaches its replacement indicator line or all its crystals are gone.

Disposable moisture absorbers provide single-use moisture and odor control.

Give the crystals time to work

DampRid crystals absorb moisture from the air and gradually dissolve into liquid brine, a saltwater solution. Hardening is a normal part of that process. The crystal mass begins dissolving as it collects more moisture, so leave it alone and avoid squeezing or breaking it up.

Liquid can take a few days to begin dripping. Keep the absorber upright on a stable surface where you can inspect it. A plastic tray underneath a refillable container is a sensible precaution over a wood shelf because it can catch a spill. Keep DampRid out of reach of children and pets during use and storage.

For scented moisture absorbers, a small line of freshener beads can remain in the top chamber after the crystals dissolve. Discard those beads in the trash.

Handle recurring dampness at its source

Put clothing and other belongings away dry. If the space keeps getting damp, check for plumbing leaks, roof leaks and drainage trouble. Deal with incoming water first, then manage the remaining moisture in the air.

Product details

Detail	DampRid moisture absorbers
Purpose	Absorbs excess moisture from the air and helps control musty odors.
Crystal action	Crystals gradually dissolve into liquid brine.
Refillable replenishment	Use new DampRid crystals.
Refillable liquid disposal	Empty collected liquid into a toilet.
Crystal hardening	A normal part of moisture absorption; leave accumulations intact.
Scented-product residue	Discard remaining freshener beads in the trash.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a DampRid moisture absorber?

Start with the directions for your DampRid format, because hanging bags and refillable containers have different upkeep. A hanging bag doesn’t need to be cut open. Replace the whole bag when collected liquid reaches the replacement indicator line or all the crystals are gone, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

How do you use a DampRid refillable moisture absorber?

Keep the container, empty the collected liquid into a toilet, and replenish it with new DampRid crystals according to the product label. If you’re using an Easy-Fill Any Room System, it takes one refill pack; the Large Room System takes two. Check which container you have before opening a refill.

How does a DampRid moisture absorber work?

DampRid crystals absorb excess moisture from the air and gradually dissolve into salty liquid. You won’t necessarily see liquid right away: moisture held in crystals inside a pouch can take a few days or even a week to drip into the bottom. Hardened crystals are a normal part of absorption, so leave the clumps intact.

How do you use a DampRid moisture detection strip?

DampRid moisture detection strips are meant to detect excess moisture. You’ll need the product’s directions for the steps to use the strip and read its result.