Condensation is one of the most common forms of damp that can appear in your home.
Left for a long time, it can cause structural damage to your property.
Peeling wallpaper, damp patches on walls and steaming windows are just a few of the problems that can occur.
Condensation can also lead to mould growth which can lead to serious health issues and breathing difficulties.
The reason condensation often appears in homes is due to lack of adequate ventilation which can cause humidity levels to rise.
According to Envirovent , four people living in a three bedroom property would create 112 pints of moisture a week from just breathing, cooking, showering and boiling the kettle.
So how can you reduce condensation in your property?
The supplier of energy efficient and sustainable ventilation products offers a number of tips on its website.
Tip one
If you have a washing machine or tumble dryer in your property, ensure it is vented correctly. Just one load of washing can produce two litres of water which is then emitted into the air.
Tip two
Where possible, try to dry your clothes, outdoors to prevent excess moisture from building up in your property. If you are unable to dry your clothes outdoor then keep them in a bathroom with the door closed and windows in until the clothes are fully dry.
Tip three
When cooking food, boiling the kettle or taking a shower, ensure your kitchen or bathroom door is kept closed to prevent the moisture in the air from going into colder rooms which will cause condensation to form if it touches a cold surface.
Tip four
If you don’t have an extractor fan in your bathroom or kitchen then make sure that you wipe down any cold surfaces when you have been cooking or taking a shower to remove any moisture that may have settled on the surface. This excess moisture in the air sits on the surface and will quickly turn to mould if left untreated.
Tip five
Many families have house pets and plants which produce a lot of moisture. Make sure you cover up your aquarium or fish tanks to prevent excess moisture. if damp patches start to appear on your walls or you start to notice more surface condensation on your windows and walls near to your house plants then look to move them outdoors.
Black mould and damp in the home, which commonly occurs in people’s bathroom, can cause a number of health issues, from respiratory problems to damaging the immune system. With the cooler temperatures and wet months ahead, here’s how to remove it.
Whether it’s damp or mould, the first thing to do is find the cause.
Once you’ve identified and fixed the source of moisture, how can you remove the mould?