Wondering how to make bags that absorb moisture? We have a tip on how to prepare a versatile DIY moisture absorber for your home step by step!Moisture not only favours the appearance of unpleasant smells but above all the growth of dangerous fungi and mould! Learn well-proven household ways and say no to moisture once and for all!
An idea for a Christmas gift – organza pouches with aromatic dried content
What to make a moisture absorber for the home
There are many household ways to effectively get rid of moisture. Here’s a few tips on what you can use to prepare scented bags absorbing unpleasant smells and moisture in your home:
- Silica gel
Silica gel will be an excellent base for the home moisture absorber. It can be found in paper sachets with text saying ‘silica gel’, usually attached to handbags and shoes. This mineral has a surprisingly high ability to absorb moisture. You’ll also find it in so-called silicon (in fact it’s ‘silicate’) cat litter! Yes! It can also be used as a base for your refreshing moisture-absorbing sachets.
Silica gel is perfect if you want to get rid of moisture from your shoes.
- Black tea
Dried content of tea bags effectively extracts moisture and absorbs bad smells.
- Baking soda
Soda is appreciated by many housewives – not only in the kitchen. It’s also worth using it when tidying up the household. Soda effectively absorbs unpleasant smells as well as having strong antibacterial properties.
Moisture absorber with sea salt
Another material that can serve as a base for a homemade moisture absorber is sea salt. In conducted studies on moisture absorption, it is precisely sea salt that demonstrates the best moisture absorption compared to the previously mentioned products. Over the course of three days, a homemade pouch with sea salt can absorb even 1/5 of a cup of water, which is quite a substantial amount for home purposes! Sea salt is a relatively inexpensive and readily available product. Individuals who would like to create their own moisture-absorbing pouches often already have it at home!
Preparing a moisture-absorbing pouch with sea salt is no different from preparing pouches with a different base. Simply pour it into the pouch, optionally adding a product with aromatic properties. When the salt in the pouch starts to harden, it should be replaced with new salt. One pouch, of course, won’t completely alter the humidity level in the house, but it will certainly help maintain optimal moisture, for instance, in a closet or a car.
Choosing a Base for a Moisture Absorber: What to Consider?
When preparing moisture-absorbing sachets, it’s worth carefully considering the choice of base. You should take into account not only the effectiveness of the product in absorbing moisture but also its safety for the environment. If there are small children in the household, it’s better to avoid using silica gel, which a toddler could ingest. In this case, it’s better to opt for natural products that wouldn’t harm anyone in case of an accident – like tea, baking soda, or salt.
On the other hand, if the sachet is intended for a household with only adults (or older children), it’s worth remembering that silica gel might be a better choice. Colorful gels are visually appealing, and some products even come with a humidity saturation indicator. Put simply, the gel in the sachet changes color when it becomes fully saturated with water vapor and loses its absorbing properties. For the sachet owner, this means it’s high time to replace the base with a new one.
Moisture absorber and a scented bag – a 2in1 solution
Perhaps you want to make a scent bag (perfect as a gift!) that absorbs moisture instead of a simple odour absorber? All you need to do is to put one of the following ingredients in your sachets!
Fragrance pouches
Aromatic content for homemade scented bags:
- slices of dried fruit (e.g. orange)
- freshly roasted coffee beans
- dried potpourri
- dried lavender flowers
- scented wax
- your favourite essential oil (e.g. lavender or tea tree oil)
- fragrant cosmetics – such as natural soap or bath salt
- aromatic spices e.g. cinnamon stick, star anise seeds, cloves
- dried herbs such as thyme, mint, sweet balm, or basil
DIY moisture-absorbing bags – a step-by-step instruction
Making a moisture absorber for your home is really easy! You just need to have a bag made of high-permeable fabric (organza bags and linen bags will be perfect for that) and put the filling of your choice inside! For your DIY moisture absorber to serve also as a fragrance pouch, you can sprinkle the contents with a few drops of your favourite essential oil. It’s a great idea to choose oils with anti-fungal and bactericidal properties, such as tea tree oil.
Essential oils will strengthen the smell of the dried bag contents
What to make a moisture absorber for the home
- Prepare an empty bag.
- Fill your bag with the previously selected moisture-absorbing ingredients.
- If you want to obtain a 2in1 bag, i.e. a scented bag that absorbs moisture, also add dried fragrant ingredients or natural essential oil.
- Tie the bag’s drawstring.
- IT’S READY! Now you can put your moisture-absorbing sachet anywhere in the home (or give it to someone as a present).
Do you dream of a fresh scent in your wardrobe or dressing room? Use the fragrance pouches!
Moisture-absorbing bags – where to use them
You can use moisture-absorbing fragrance pouches at home, for example by hanging them in your wardrobe or placing them in the drawer with bedclothes and towels.
A lavender scented bag will give your towels a beautiful fragrance and provide protection from clothes moths
Moisture-absorbing bags are also ideal for cars. Especially if you use silica gel, which has a high moisture-absorbing capacity, you will considerably reduce the steaming of the windows!
A pouch with silica gel – refreshing fragrance for your car
