Clever gadgets for tackling damp spaces

The high humidity and heavy rain on the east coast of Australia lately is causing homes to feel damp, leaving many of us worried about potential mould and mildew damage.

But even when the weather isn't wet and sticky, dampness manages to creep into even the tiniest of spaces in the house. This causes stains, damage and bad odours on our clothes, shoes, linens and more.

There's a lot we can do to prevent moisture problems in the home though, and you don't need to buy a dehumidifier appliance to do it.

Click through to find seven budget-friendly products that will help keep your house fresh and odour-free.

The wardrobe is a haven for mould build-up, so what better product to help prevent it than a coat hanger?

This 2-in-1 gadget contains silica bags to absorb excess moisture. You can use it to hang up shirts and coats, or remove the arm pieces to stick inside shoes.

It's also reusable as the silica gel bags can be revived by popping them in the microwave for a few minutes.

This portable dehumidifier is an environmentally friendly product that has a unique way of absorbing moisture.

The Cli-mate sunsack holds the moisture in suspension rather than liquid. You'll know it's full when the wetness indicator turns pink.

Then you can either put the sunsack into the microwave for five to 10 minutes or leave in the sun until the indicator goes back to blue.

Put the sunsack in areas like the laundry, wardrobe and pantry.

Available from Howards Storage World for $29.95.

This container is a great way to take moisture out of the air as the top section allows for good airflow. Simply drop in a tab and place in area prone to dampness.

Then when the tab has dissolved you just pop in another and away you go.

The DampRid container also helps absorb bad odours from damp spaces, leaving your clothes and rooms smelling fresh.

This moisture absorbing container will soak up excess moisture and bad odours for two months.

It's small enough to pop in cupboards and on shelves to keep your belongings looking good.

You also don't have to worry about any spillage from the container as it is designed to be spill-proof.

Hanging dehumidifiers are another great option for smaller spaces and areas where there are hooks and rods available.

It's a particularly good option for wardrobes and laundries, and is one of the most affordable moisture absorbers out there.

Shoes tend to soak up moisture and odours regardless of whether there's a dampness problem in the home, so even if you aren't battling mould you might want to try this product anyway.

The inserts have charcoal inside to absorb the moisture and bad smells.

The small size means they can also be popped in drawers and suitcases to absorb moisture there too.

Moso Natural's original air purifying bag uses bamboo charcoal to absorb moisture and odours.

This 200g bag is good value as it lasts for two years and can cover an area of eight square metres. All you need to do to keep the bag fresh is pop it outside for an hour once a month to rejuvenate it.

After the two years is up you can sprinkle the charcoal in the garden, where it can boost plant health.