Low Cost Portable & Reusable Dehumidifier

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This device is engineered to aid in preventing moisture buildup and mold growth. This low-tech dehumidifier can be used in a bathroom, bedroom, cupboard, car, or any other place that experiences some form of moisture buildup. The dehumidifier will remove excess moisture content from the air by utilizing regular table salt. It's a lesser-known fact that regular table salt can act as an absorption medium. Salt absorbs water moisture because it is an ionic compound with strong attractive forces for highly polar water molecules. This property means that salt is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs both liquid water and water vapor from the air. This is why it is the best medium to use since it is easily accessible and extremely affordable. The overall structure consists of three components: The lid (light brown), the interface (red), and the chamber (light grey). The purpose of the chamber is to house the salt media and the interface, and also has a groove on the outside to allow for a filter cloth to be attached via a rubber band and covered by the lid. The interface is designed to provide a platform for the salt to be kept. It also serves to create a separation between the extracted water vapor and the salt itself. The lid is engineered to close and seal a cloth over the chamber, allowing everything to remain inside the chamber.