Top tips to tackle condensation

A resident openning their window at Charles Rowen House

Condensation can lead to more serious damp and mould issues, so it is important to take steps to prevent this where we can. Here are some tips you can try to reduce condensation in your home

1. Air it out

Let fresh air in and damp air out through windows, doors and vents. Open a window for 10 minutes every day or leave them open a tiny bit overnight, and make sure to use any extractor fans in your home. If you have trickle vents – small plastic vents in your window frame – leave them open all the time. They’ll let air in without making your home much cooler.

2. Put a lid on it

Put lids on pots and pans when cooking and turn down the heat once the water has boiled, to keep steam to a minimum. Turn down the heat once the water has boiled, to keep steam to a minimum and save on your energy bills.

3. Wipe it down

Wipe down windows or other wet surfaces and wring the cloth out down the sink.

4. Level the heat

As much as possible, keep your home at a steady temperature – it’s better than short bursts of high heat. If you can, set your radiator valves to ‘1’ in unused rooms. This will mean they give you a bit of heat when your heating is on, while keeping bills down. 

If you’re worried about the cost of heating your home, and for advice on keeping your energy bills down, visit the council’s website for more information. 

5. Dry clothes right

If you’re drying clothes indoors, put your clothes rack in a well-ventilated room. Close the door of the room and open a window, so the moisture goes outside rather than into your home. Try to avoid trying clothes on the radiator as this increases the amount of moisture produced.

5. Leave a gap

Leave space between furniture and the wall so fresh air can circulate, and try to avoid putting big pieces of furniture against external walls.

Find out more

To learn more about tackling condensation visit: islington.gov.uk/DampAndMould

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