Condensation

Too much condensation in your home can lead to a mould problem, which not only looks bad but can also cause health problems, especially for those who already have a chest condition.

You can stop condensation forming by stopping moisture building up in your home. There’s always moisture in the air, but day-to-day activities like cooking or boiling water, taking baths and showers or drying clothes inside can cause it to increase.

Condensation occurs when warm, moist air meets a cooler surface – like windows, mirrors and even clothes. The change in temperature causes the air to release its moisture.

If this condensation doesn’t dry out, it will cause mould to grow on walls, in cupboards and on windowsills.

To stop condensation forming, you should try to reduce moisture levels. Here’s a few hints to help:

  • Cover pans and turn down the heat whenever you boil something.
  • Dry your clothes outside or in a well ventilated room.
  • Avoid using paraffin or bottled gas heaters.
  • Ventilate your house to let the moisture out by opening a window to let steam from your bathroom and kitchen escape, or using an extractor fan.
  • Keep your house at least moderately warm.
  • Wipe down with a dry cloth any surface where moisture has built up.

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