Humidity in the home is the total amount of water vapour in the air. High humidity in the home is a problem that can occur in both the hot and cold seasons, as it varies according to the temperature difference between inside and outside. When moisture in the house meets a cold surface, water vapour changes to a liquid state.
A big part of the solution is to change simple habits:
Showers – The bathroom is the wettest place in the house. A simple shower can lead to huge amounts of moisture in the air. Install and use a fan for 15-20 minutes after each shower to minimize the amount of vapours that are spread throughout the home.
Cooking – The kitchen is the second largest source of moisture in the home. When cooking, use a lid when boiling something and don't forget to turn on the hood vent.
Drying clothes It's not a good idea to dry clothes in the house when it's cold outside. All the water in your clothes will turn into condensation on the walls or windows in the room.
Renovations – If renovations have been done recently make sure you air out the rooms thoroughly to dry the walls completely or use paint and anti-fog solutions.
Plants – Improper plant placement can be another source of condensation. You can opt for a plant that helps reduce humidity (such as cactus, orchid, tillandsia, or others)
Airing – Airing rooms is one of the easiest and most effective actions to get rid of condensation.
Dehumidifier – Another option is to purchase a dehumidifier that absorbs moisture from the air and turns it into liquid.
Windows – To avoid condensation, you need to increase the surface temperature of the insulating glass inside the room. You can do this by choosing windows with the lowest possible thermal coefficient and thermal insulation from Prestarea.
