- Close off unheated spaces from sources of moisture
Too expensive to heat a spare unused bedroom? Make sure you close the door to the room, this will help avoid hot air full of moisture from condensing on cold surfaces like walls and windows.
Have a little bit to spend? Keep heating on in spare rooms at a lower temperature to the main house will make a big difference to damp conditions.
- Open trickle vents on windows
Although this may create a draft in cold weather, it is an essential for exiting for warm wet air likely to lead to mould.
- Close bathroom doors and open windows after use
If we open bathroom windows after a shower for at least 20 minutes hot wet air will rush outside instead of staying on the nearly wall or window cil. Close the bathroom door to make sure moisture doesn’t run lose around the house instead. This will also help keep the heat in the rest of the house.
- Remember to use extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom
Always turn on extractor fans while cooking or showering and leave them running for a ten minutes or so after you’re done. These fans are designed to remove moisture-laden air, preventing it from settling on surfaces and causing dampness or mold
- Dry clothes outside or use a well-ventilated room
Hanging clothes to dry indoors can significantly increase the moisture levels in your home. If possible, dry clothes outside, even on cold days. If drying indoors is your only option, ensure the room is well-ventilated, and shut off from the rest of the house
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