What is Condensation?

It starts as moisture that is produced by cooking, washing or drying clothes indoors on radiators. This moist air condenses on cool surfaces such as walls, mirrors, wall tiles and windows, and even some clothes.  When the moist air is warm it rises and often ends up on ceilings and in upstairs rooms and then forms mould.

How to remove mould.

  1. Wipe the mould off immediately with water. 

  2. Do not use washing up liquid.

  3. Apply a recommended product to the wall - these are available from DlY stores.

  4. Wash your hands thoroughly when you have finished.

Preventing Condensation

Condensation can occur in any home. You can take steps to prevent it.

Control excess moisture:

close kitchen and bathroom doors to prevent steam going into other colder rooms  

open kitchen and bathroom windows when cooking or washing so that steam can escape, or use an extractor fan if you have one fitted  

open some windows in other rooms for a while each day to allow a change of air

do not use bottled gas heaters - the gas produces a lot of moisture wipe down surfaces where moisture settles to prevent mould forming do not block air vents

Produce less moisture:

dry clothes outdoors whenever possible, otherwise use well ventilated rooms  

cover pans when cooking

vent any tumble driers to the outside  

Keep your house warm:

take steps to prevent heat loss  

maintain low background heat

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