Humidity in the home can create a difficult situation, especially in the summer when your home needs to serve as a place to cool off after long days in the sun.
Here’s how to reduce humidity in your home.
- Turn on your air conditioner
- Use a ventilation fan
- Get a dehumidifier
- Take a cold shower
- Fix your leaks
- Watch out for gutters
- Straighten your clothes
- Move your plants
- Use charcoal
- Open the windows
- Clean your carpets
- Use rock salt
- Use baking soda
- Use cat litter
- Install a vapor barrier
- Cover your pots
- Leave interior doors open
- Get a hygrometer
- Use an airlock
- Get rid of the carpet
Turn on your air conditioner
Your air conditioner will naturally reduce the humidity in your home by removing warm air and bringing in cool air. Make sure to change your air conditioner filter frequently to increase airflow.
Use a ventilation fan
When you cook, shower, or do any other activity that introduces heat into your home, be sure to use exhaust or ventilation fans to increase airflow and reduce humidity. If you don’t have exhaust or ventilation fans, consider installing them in the most moisture-prone parts of your home.
Get a dehumidifier
The dehumidifier is designed to fit over your furnace’s air handler and removes moisture from the air as it passes through. This handy tool will help you keep your home dry and cool.
Take a cold shower
Taking a hot shower, while relaxing, can introduce a lot of moisture into the environment. Taking a cold shower will reduce the amount of steam in the air and therefore overall humidity levels. Plus, it’s very refreshing during hot summer days.
Fix your leaks
Leaky pipes and faucets add moisture to the environment, contributing to overall dampness. Be sure to fix any leaks or drips in your home, and consider wrapping any exposed pipes with insulation to prevent condensation. Not sure if you have a leak? Irregular water bills, stained drywall, and wet spots are all telltale signs.
Watch out for gutters
Gutters can cause dampness, especially if the flow is directed toward your home and causes water to leak inside. Make sure you clean your gutters regularly and make sure your water tap is away from your house and extends about 2 metres.
Straighten your clothes
Instead of drying your clothes that can’t be put in the dryer indoors, try drying them outside. Especially in hot months, wet clothes add moisture to the air which can lead to unpleasant living conditions. Use a clothesline or outdoor drying rack.
Move your plants
Houseplants release moisture into the air, so if you have too many of them, they may be contributing to excess humidity in your home. Try to get them out, at least temporarily.
Use charcoal
You may have charcoal briquettes used for barbecuing, but they can also help dehumidify your home. The charcoal will absorb and absorb moisture from the air. Simply place some molds in a container such as a basket or box and change them every couple of months.
Open the windows
Even if it’s humid outside, opening windows can help dehumidify your home, because moving air will prevent moisture-laden air from settling in your home. Open windows can be especially useful for removing moisture from areas prone to moisture, such as the kitchen and bathrooms.
Clean your carpets
Carpets can absorb a lot of moisture, and if your carpet smells like mold, mildew, or mildew, that’s a sure sign of moisture problems. If your carpets seem to be retaining moisture, clean them or get rid of them all together.
Use rock salt
You can make your own dehumidifier using rock salt, also known as illite. It is readily available online and at local home improvement stores and can be a useful moisture absorber.
Use baking soda
Baking soda is also effective in getting rid of moisture. Place bowls of baking soda in any area of your home where humidity is high. Baking soda works best in small rooms, so use charcoal or salt in larger rooms.
Use cat litter
Similar to baking soda, cat litter containing silica absorbs a lot of moisture from the air. It makes sense if you think about it, since cat litter is designed to absorb liquids well.
Install a vapor barrier
If you have a crawl space, moisture can seep from the ground into your home, increasing the overall humidity level. You can install a vapor barrier above the floor to prevent moisture from entering your living space.
Cover your pots
When possible, use a pot lid to cover the pot when cooking. This will prevent fumes from entering your home’s air.
Leave interior doors open
If your family isn’t willing to sacrifice some privacy, try keeping your home’s interior doors open to encourage better air circulation.
Get a hygrometer
A humidity monitor, available online or at your local home improvement store, will allow you to check the air humidity levels in your home so you can get a better idea of what you’re dealing with.
Use an airlock
When you place weather barriers around windows and doors, you create an airtight seal that prevents moisture from outside from entering your home. You can purchase an air stop kit, or just a protective foam sticker, online or at your local home improvement store.
Get rid of the carpet
Carpets are notorious for holding a lot of moisture, so remove carpeting from your home if possible.
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