Modern workplaces tend to have a lot of pleasant elements, whether required by law or simply a necessity to ensure people opt to come into offices instead of working from home. But on occasion, something more is needed.

Heating is an obvious essential for most of the year and many workplaces will have air conditioning, which is especially useful if there are limits to how much you can open your windows, or indeed no desire to do so because the urban air outside is too polluted. However, sometimes what you need is a dehumidifier fitting.

Dehumidifiers are used in many settings, not least the home, where it has often been cited as an important aid to good health for those who have medical conditions like asthma or allergies, by taking moisture out of the air. However, it should not be over-used as it can make some other conditions worse, like a dry cough, and cause dry skin and hair issues.

While the decision in a home can be based on the needs of specific individuals, that is not the case in a workplace when there may be lots of people present at any one time, different staff may be in on a particular day and individuals join and leave the company frequently.

However, there are times when you definitely need a dehumidifier in the workplace. For instance, if there are clear signs of damp on the walls, wood starting to rot, condensation on the windows and the smell of mould and mildew.

It will be even more important to have it if the property has suffered water damage such as flooding (a common problem in low-lying areas close to rivers), in order to get it in shape again.

When the inside of a building is that wet, the potential downsides to having a dehumidifier will be greatly outnumbered by the benefits of having it, ensuring you have a healthy and more attractive working environment.