Moisture in the Home
Cooking, bathing, washing and drying clothes and even breathing cause moisture in your home. Moisture also comes from using paraffin or bottled gas heaters and un-vented tumble dryers. When moisture comes into contact with cold surfaces it produces condensation. How To Prevent Condensation You can reduce condensation in your home by following some simple rules: | | Keep all rooms ventilated by opening windows or making sure your window vents are open | | | | | | Keep the internal kitchen door closed and window open when cooking or washing | | | | | | Keep the bathroom door closed during and after bathing. Open the window immediately after bathing. | | | | | | Keeping doors closed prevents moisture spreading to other rooms, especially bedrooms which are often colder. | | | | | | If you have extractor fans fitted, make sure they are working. | | | | | | Do not use paraffin or bottled gas heaters. | | | | | | Keep all your rooms warm. | | | | | | If possible keep all you rooms at a low consistent temperature when it is cold. | | | | | | Where possible put washing outside to dry. If you are drying clothes inside put them in the bathroom with the door closed and windows open. | | | | | | Make sure your tumble dryer is vented to the outside unless you have a condensing dryer |
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If you follow this advice but still get some condensation
| | Dry any moisture on your windows with a cloth | | | | | | Shut your doors especially when cooking or bathing | | | | | | Open your windows | | | | | | Keep your rooms warm when it is cold outside | | | |
Mould Growth Condensation can cause mould growth in your home, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. To remove mould wipe down the surfaces affected with a fungicidal mould remover. Follow the manufacturers instructions. Points To Remember: Keep Condensation to a Minimum Produce Less Moisture | | Cover pans when cooking | | | | | | Dry clothes outdoors | | | | | | Vent tumble dryer to the outside | | | | | | Avoid using paraffin or bottled gas heaters |
Ventilate To Remove Moisture | | Open your windows or window vents |
Open the windows in your kitchen and bathroom when in use and remember to shut the door when cooking Keep Your Home Warm | | If possible, keep low background heat on all day when it is cold |
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