Hints and tips for reducing condensation in your home

Preventing moisture build-up:

• Keep lids on pans when cooking
• Close internal doors when bathing or cooking
• Dry clothes outside if possible
• Wipe away condensation on windows/walls daily and use damp traps/pots of salt or dehumidifiers

Ventilation helps prevent moisture build-up:

• Use extractor fans/open windows when cooking, bathing or drying clothes indoors
• Leave window trickle vents open and don’t cover air bricks
• Leave gaps between furniture and outside walls
• Allow circulation by not overfilling rooms/cupboards/wardrobes
• Ensure tumble dryers are vented to the outside

Heating:

• Rooms should be kept between 14 and 21 degrees