The $23 Amazon Find That’ll Help Extend the Life of Your Clothes
Every summer, when the humidity ticks up, up, and up, I lug my clunky old dehumidifier out of the closet and wedge it between the sink and the wall in my tiny, windowless bathroom. If I didn’t, my towels would stay damp for days and maybe even start to mold — blech! Even worse, recently it dawned on me: My shower backs right up to my closet, which explains why the clothes I don’t wear too often usually need a trip to the dry cleaner to get rid of the Vacplus Moisture Absorber Packets on TikTok, I was intrigued and had to know more. Here’s what I found — and why I’ve already added a 10-pack to my Amazon cart.
Vacplus packets are special bags you can hang in your closet to prevent your clothes from aging prematurely. How? Science! Each one includes calcium chloride beads in a one-way-moisture-permeable paper sack. The calcium chloride pulls moisture from the air, and the bag collects the water and keeps it contained. If you’re anything like the many, many customers that have given it rave reviews, it won’t take long for you to be amazed at how well it works. “I’m very surprised at how fast this product went to work,” says one. “The very next day I noticed water in two of the three that are in my bedroom. I don’t like anything that’s strong smelling. This product has no smell from it at all. My bedroom even smells fresher. I live in a very old house in Florida. I never thought that this product would really help. I’m a believer!! A customer for life.” And when the water reservoir is full, simply swap the old Vacplus bag out for a new one, and you’re good to go. It couldn’t be easier.
Each packet contains 500 ml of calcium chloride and is a gem for sucking moisture out of more than just the closet. Think bathrooms, basements, closets, laundry rooms, and even RVs. “We live in a 77-sq-ft van and use these throughout the winter. The best!” comments a user. “We were struggling with mold growing under our bed, even though we had fans. (We live in the northwest). We no longer have to have to worry about our clothes getting mold… They are a must. I can’t say it enough.” Adds another happy customer, “Bottom line, it absorbs water. I am pleased with the product. I will purchase again.”
But the review that really convinced me? “After putting three of these in our large walk-in closet, I am amazed how much liquid is in the bags after only a month. No wonder we get some mold on little used items; we never realized how much moisture was in the closet which is near the shower room.” Preach, my friend, preach. As soon as I receive my Vacplus packets, I’m hanging one on the back of the bathroom door, another two in the closet, and letting the magic science happen. If all goes well, I’ll be retiring my clunky dehumidifier in no time.
Buy: Vacplus Moisture Absorber Packets, 10-Pack, $22.99 (normally $26.99)