Almost half of our homes have excessive humidity. In addition to unpleasant smells and property damage, breathing problems and other health problems can occur. Our advice for flushing out that unhealthy water.
House humidity
Ventilate daily
Even if it’s winter and the outside temperature is around zero degrees, there’s no way around it! Ventilating between five and ten minutes every day is essential to renew the ambient air and remove excess moisture. If possible, create a draft between several windows. If the whole house needs to be properly ventilated, insist on the wettest rooms, such as the bathroom or kitchen.
Clean the VMC
VMC (Controlled Mechanical Ventilation) is still by far the best means of constantly renewing the air and thus avoiding excessive humidity. It can be single or double flow. In the first case, the device is content with sucking the air out of the housing in order to release it to the outside. While a dual flow VMC has the advantage of being able to recover the heat from the extracted air instead of throwing it outside. To keep your CMV running optimally, you should clean the vents with a vacuum cleaner once a year. Over time, dust accumulates on the grilles, with the risk of obstructing air circulation.
Opt for double glazing
If drops of water roll off the inside of your windows and often fog up, this is a clear sign of moisture. With double glazing windows, you avoid excessive temperature fluctuations and limit condensation problems. A tip: install ventilation grilles on the new joinery so that the air can circulate.
Check the tightness
Since the bathroom is known for being the wettest room in the house, be sure to seal the seams around the tub, shower, and sink. Adding a heater can help dry out the air. Install a towel radiator and if this is not possible, there are small additional heaters that you turn on before washing and turn off fifteen minutes later.
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