As temperatures drop, you’ll probably start to notice moisture forming on the windows inside your home. It’s important to get rid of it before it becomes a problem in the winter.
As the cold and rain arrive, we will all soon be faced with a seasonal problem in our homes: condensation and mold. Condensation on windows is a common occurrence in autumn. If not controlled, this humidity can quickly lead to the appearance of mold, which is not only unsightly but also dangerous to your health. So you might as well get started early to avoid damage this winter!
Condensation forms when warm, humid air inside your home comes into contact with a cold surface, like your window panes. Hot air contains more water vapor, and when this vapor suddenly cools upon touching the glass, it turns into water droplets. These droplets, if left untreated, can create an environment conducive to mold, peeling wallpaper, damaging paint, etc.
Ventilation and humidity control is a key element in preventing the appearance of condensation. When you see droplets appearing, do not leave them lying around, dry them with a well-absorbent cloth. Then, remember to ventilate your home daily, even in autumn and winter. Despite this, condensation may continue to appear. Rather than constantly wiping away condensation, there are ways to eliminate it. The three most affected rooms are often the bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom. Here is the correct method to adopt in each of these rooms.
The reason condensation on bedroom windows is so common at night is because people often turn off their heating while they sleep, causing the room temperature to drop significantly. Don’t turn off your heaters completely, just turn them down. Also make sure you never dry laundry in this room as this will increase the humidity, making the room damp and uncomfortable while you sleep.
Unsurprisingly, the kitchen is a huge contributor to the humidity in the air in the home with the many cooking appliances and the steam created while cooking. The easiest way to reduce condensation on kitchen windows is to always use an extractor fan when cooking and always use pot lids to prevent steam build-up. Also be sure to open windows while cooking and keep the kitchen door closed if you can.
In the bathroom, a simple tip to control the steam in the room and prevent it from dispersing throughout the home is to make sure you have a well-fitting shower curtain or shower screen, as they will contain steam in one area and prevent it from spreading throughout the room and house.