20 Good Pointers
For a warmer, drier, and healthier home.
We have collated a list of the top 20 ways that you can reduce condensation, mildew and improve your indoor air quality, without spending a fortune!
See below for our top 20 pointers, if you need further advice you can contact us to organise a free Home Assessment where we can answer your questions and do an analysis of your home.
See below for our top 20 pointers, if you need further advice you can contact us to organise a free Home Assessment where we can answer your questions and do an analysis of your home.
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There is a lot more to dew on the window in the morning. If condensation occurs, it is an important warning that there is too much moisture in the air. Moisture increases opportunity for the growth of mould and health issues.
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Keep moisture to a minimum
1. When cooking keep pots covered and try to
avoid leaving kettles boiling.
2. Use an outside ducted range hood when
cooking, particular with gas appliances.
3. Always vent tumble dryers to the outside.
Refrain from hanging and drying cloths
indoors.
4. Oil and portable gas heaters put a lot of
moisture into the air - avoid using portable
unfueld gas heaters. Avoid the use of LPG and
kerosene without proper ventilation..
5. Bathroom extractor fans should be ducted to
the outside rather than into the ceiling space.
6. A dehumidifier can help but aren’t as effective
as a home ventilation system.
7. If you care for a lot of plants, group them in
one sunny room and avoid over watering.
8. Dry and store firewood outside.
1. When cooking keep pots covered and try to
avoid leaving kettles boiling.
2. Use an outside ducted range hood when
cooking, particular with gas appliances.
3. Always vent tumble dryers to the outside.
Refrain from hanging and drying cloths
indoors.
4. Oil and portable gas heaters put a lot of
moisture into the air - avoid using portable
unfueld gas heaters. Avoid the use of LPG and
kerosene without proper ventilation..
5. Bathroom extractor fans should be ducted to
the outside rather than into the ceiling space.
6. A dehumidifier can help but aren’t as effective
as a home ventilation system.
7. If you care for a lot of plants, group them in
one sunny room and avoid over watering.
8. Dry and store firewood outside.
Ventilate to remove moisture
9. Some ventilation is needed to remove
moisture as it is being produced. Keep a
small window gap or vent open when there
is moisture in the room.
10. In the kitchen and bathroom open the
windows wider or use an extractor fan.
Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when
these rooms are in use (even if are using an
extractor fan)
11. Leave doors open slightly to ventilate
cupboards and wardrobes, filling them with
too many things stops air circulating. Where
possible, position wardrobes and furniture
against internal walls.
12. Open blinds and drapes. Heavy window
coverings restrict the flow of warm air over
the interior glass surface.
13. Operate ceiling fans to improve air
circulation.
9. Some ventilation is needed to remove
moisture as it is being produced. Keep a
small window gap or vent open when there
is moisture in the room.
10. In the kitchen and bathroom open the
windows wider or use an extractor fan.
Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when
these rooms are in use (even if are using an
extractor fan)
11. Leave doors open slightly to ventilate
cupboards and wardrobes, filling them with
too many things stops air circulating. Where
possible, position wardrobes and furniture
against internal walls.
12. Open blinds and drapes. Heavy window
coverings restrict the flow of warm air over
the interior glass surface.
13. Operate ceiling fans to improve air
circulation.
Insulation and draught-proofing
14. Draught-proofing some doors and windows
can improve the warmth and dryness of the
air.
15. Do not draught-proof rooms where there is
a condensation or mould problem.
16. Do not draught-proof where there is a fuel
burning heater or cook top.
17. Do not draught-proof windows in the
bathroom or kitchen.
Heat your home a little more
18. When the whole house is warmer and drier,
condensation is less likely.
19. During cold spells, a low heat for a long
time is better than switching heaters on
high for a short period.
20. Where possible, try to heat the whole house.
If you have central heating, set it to provide
background warmth in all rooms, including
unused rooms.
14. Draught-proofing some doors and windows
can improve the warmth and dryness of the
air.
15. Do not draught-proof rooms where there is
a condensation or mould problem.
16. Do not draught-proof where there is a fuel
burning heater or cook top.
17. Do not draught-proof windows in the
bathroom or kitchen.
Heat your home a little more
18. When the whole house is warmer and drier,
condensation is less likely.
19. During cold spells, a low heat for a long
time is better than switching heaters on
high for a short period.
20. Where possible, try to heat the whole house.
If you have central heating, set it to provide
background warmth in all rooms, including
unused rooms.
- By far the best choice for creating a healthier home free from condensation, mould, and pollutants is to invest in a home ventilation system. You will have a lifetime solution towards a warmer, drier, healthier home.
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