KEPLIN 1kg Silica Gel Car Dehumidifier Bag with Anti-Slip Mat, Reusable
Reusable 1kg silica gel dehumidifier bag that absorbs up to 400ml of moisture to stop windscreen fog, damp and mould in cars, vans, caravans and garages. Anti-slip mat included.
Features
Colour | Black
Capacity | 400 Millilitres
Item dimensions L x W x H | 26.2 x 9.4 x 9.2 centimetres
Item Weight | 1 Kilograms
The KEPLIN 1kg car dehumidifier is a reusable silica gel bag that sits in the cabin and takes moisture out of the air before it can condense on the inside of the windscreen and windows. It holds up to 400ml of water, comes with an anti-slip mat so it stays put on the dashboard, and can be dried out and used again rather than thrown away.
How it works
Silica gel absorbs water vapour from the air around it. On cold, damp mornings that vapour is what fogs up the glass from the inside, so lowering it means clearer windows and less time spent waiting for the blowers to clear the screen. Once the gel is full it stops absorbing until it is dried out again.
The gel is DMF free and RoHS certified, and it stays sealed inside the bag, so there is no tray of liquid to spill like a conventional moisture trap.
Using it in the car
- Place the bag on the anti-slip mat on the dashboard, or on another flat surface where air can reach it.
- Do not bury it under coats or bags, as the gel can only absorb moisture from air that reaches it.
- It also suits vans, motorhomes, caravans, boats and motorcycles.
Recharging the bag
After several months of use the gel will be full. It can be dried out and refreshed by any of these methods:
- Microwave for three minutes at 700W
- Oven for 2 to 3 hours at 60°C
- Leaving it on a radiator or heater
- Leaving it in direct sunlight
Let it cool before putting it back in the car.
Other uses
The same bag works anywhere damp is a problem in a small, enclosed space: a caravan or motorhome over winter, a garage with tools and garden furniture, or a cupboard holding electronics. In storage it helps prevent the rust, mould stains and musty smells that build up over the colder months.
What it will and will not do
The bag lowers the moisture level in the cabin, which cuts down condensation on the inside of the glass. It will not fix a leak, a wet carpet or water trapped in the trim. If the windows mist up again within a day or two of recharging, the car is taking on water faster than a 1kg bag can remove it, so find and fix the source first.
Choosing a car dehumidifier
Compare the weight of the bag and how much water it can hold, whether it is reusable or single use, and whether a mat or tray is included. This one is a 1kg reusable silica gel bag that holds up to 400ml, with an anti-slip mat. Single-use absorbers are thrown away once full, while a reusable bag like this one is dried out and used again.