In the wet and cold months, condensation can be a pesky problem and over time can develop into damp or , creating an unhealthy living environment. While having the heating on full blast may help clear some of the moisture, it's an expensive task, especially with rising energy costs. An alternative is to invest in a dehumidifier, and if you're not sure whether you need one of the large-sized ones, a mini version may be enough.

Mould spores thrive and multiply in damp conditions, but dehumidifiers help to prevent mould growth by eliminating excess moisture from the air. While you will need to tackle excess mould, a dehumidifier can reduce the chance of it expanding or any new spores developing.

One dehumidifier which has caught the attention of shoppers is the mini from Amazon collects up to 400ml of water and is highly portable due to its size. This means it can be moved around to different rooms and even placed on windowsills where condensation can be worst.

, saving over £10 off, and it's come just in time to tackle condensation as temperatures have dropped again this week.

One of the tricky things is that damp and mould can be caused by everyday activities in the home, such as showering, drying clothes indoors or even cooking. But, the use of a dehumidifier can help ease the repercussions of these activities.

is described as 'ultra-quiet' so it's not unobtrusive as you go about your daily activities, and the device shuts off automatically when full, after flashing a red light to alert you.

Amazon shoppers are praising the , with one saying: ''I'd been suffering from black mould in my airing cupboard which was worse in the summer. Even a visit from Dyno couldn't help, it was caused by condensation from my shower which backed on to the cupboard. The dehydrator cleared the problem in a couple of days and it's never returned.'' [SIC]

Another commented: ''I've had my dehumidifier for a little bit now and I can't fault it. All the damp has gone out of my bedroom and my washing dries so much quicker. Plus the LED light is a positive in terms of lighting to my room!'' [SIC[

However, one shopper warned that is better for smaller spaces, adding: ''It's great for small rooms & cupboards, wardrobes. Not really suitable for large damp areas or serious damp issues. Would need a much bigger & stronger dehumidifier for larger areas. But a great product for small areas. It looks good too with the lights on & the rainbow colours.'' [SIC]

The costs £179.99 from top-rated brand Meaco.

Or, the is reduced from £184.99 to £99.99 at Debenhams, saving 46% off.