Introduction

At Select Products, we understand how frustrating condensation can be in your home. If left untreated, condensation causes mould on your window that leads to illness and health problems.

While uPVC windows are designed to be hardwearing, the seals can slip as they are exposed to damp weather and sunlight, causing them to rot. Additionally, excess moisture can be caused by leaving damp clothes out or from cooking. 

We know this is an issue, so in this article, we will give you some helpful tips on how to keep your home clean. 

Open Your Windows at Night 

This is an easy way to prevent condensation. As the window opens, it will let in fresh air, ensuring you will get a gentle breeze in your home. This also lets the warm air escape, resulting in a room that makes it easier to breathe. In addition, mould and damp spots won’t be able to enter your home. 

What’s more, a refreshing breeze will ensure your room is a natural haven, so you will get a peaceful sleep at night. This is a great mood enhancer too, allowing for less stress. 

Keep Curtains Open 

Another way that you can help reduce condensation is to open your curtains. A closed curtain is good to get rid of draughts, but doesn’t warm your home up. Keeping the curtains open, makes it hard for condensation to form, ensuring that warm air is kept in. This will make a massive difference to your property. 

What’s more, leaving your window ajar will reduce depression symptoms, as you will feel safe and secure in the long run. And, your room won’t feel as cold. 

Dry Clothes Outside 

When you dry clothes in our bedroom or inside, this releases a musk,  and damp humidity into the air. This is a common cause of condensation. One way of preventing this is to dry them naturally outside as this will release the dampness in your home. 

Sometimes this might not always be possible due to the unpredictable Leeds weather. To combat this, choose to dry them in a room that gives you plenty of sunlight. Or, open the windows to increase the airflow. 

 

Make Use Of an Extractor Fan, Dehumidifier, and Cooker Hoods 

One of the most helpful ways of removing condensation and any excess moisture is to install an extractor fan in your home. The bathroom and kitchen are the main places where moisture picks up, so it is essential to install extractor fans in these places. In the kitchen, turn the extractor fan on while cooking to remove the steam and moisture. What’s more, it will stop grease from forming. This makes it unsightly and a pain to clean. 

If an extractor fan doesn’t work as well, another thing to consider in your home is a dehumidifier, which takes the moisture out of the air. It is helpful in the bathroom or when drying clothes inside the house. Cost effective and affordable, these designs will turn your home into a liveable space. 

Keep A Constant Temperature In Your Home

Another way you can reduce condensation is to keep a constant temperature in your home. When you heat your home, the warm air holds a greater amount of moisture. However, when the air dramatically cools, your property gets colder. 

It is essential to keep all your rooms heated because you won’t have to worry about excess condensation forming, leading to issues. 

Move Your Furniture 

When the furniture stays in the air for too long, it can lead up to condensation and mould growth. Rearranging the furniture every so often will help refresh the look of your home. Place tables and sofas away from the walls, giving you more space to breathe. 

Ventilate Your Home 

Ventilating your home is an easy way of removing excess moisture in your property.

And, there are many ways you can do this. We have previously mentioned opening your windows, however you can also get a heat recovery ventilation system. 

This design is a great way of reducing your energy bills because it reduces the amount of heat wasted. The heat exchange unit captures warm air in your home and uses it to warm the fresh air. 

 

Get Rid of Condensation In Your Home Today

It is essential to get rid of condensation in your home before it builds up.  We hope that these quick fixes will help ease any underlying problems in your property. 

If you want to learn more, get in touch with our friendly team today. Fill out our online contact form or ring us on 01132 578933. We will get back to you as soon as we can.