WINTER WARMER

I’m a property expert – the exact humidity level to keep your home at to stop condensation and mould this winter

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WITH condensation appearing in more and more homes across the country, if you want to banish the wet stuff from your windows, fear not, we’ve got just what you need. 

Property experts have shared their top tips and tricks to tackle this damp dilemma - and it turns out there’s an exact humidity level you must keep your home at to ensure condensation, mould and damp don’t take over this winter. 

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Property experts have shared their top tips to ensure your home stays mould and condensation free this winterCredit: Getty
Not only will you need to pay close attention to your laundry drying habits to prevent mould, but you'll have to ensure your home is the correct humidity level tooCredit: Getty
The experts at Wayfair recommended investing in a dehumidifierCredit: Getty
They also shared that to prevent mould growth, it's important to "keep humidity levels at around 45 percent in your home"Credit: Getty

Not only this, but if you want your home to be mould free, you’ll need to pay close attention to your heating, cooking and shower habits too.

How you heat your home, dry clothes indoors and prepare your dinner without sufficient ventilation, are just some of the factors that contribute to mould growth.

It’s a common issue in British homes during the colder months and can lead to all kinds of issues, including respiratory problems.

But luckily for you, the pros at online home store have shared their top tips for keeping your home warm, dry and condensation and mould free this winter.

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The first tip is to keep an eye out for condensation build-up and wipe it away as quickly as possible. 

The experts explained: "Heating our homes during colder months can create conditions that encourage mould growth. 

"Warmer air holds more moisture, and when it meets cold surfaces, condensation—tiny water droplets—forms.

"Be mindful of condensation on windows and sills, and wipe it away as soon as you notice it."

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Not only this, but the experts also recommended investing in a dehumidifier.

Thanks to these handy gadgets, which can cost just 4p to run, they can control how much moisture is in the air, helping you put a stop to mould and condensation. 

 means you warm yourself instead of turning on the heating and heating the whole house.

This can save money on your heating bill and means you don't have to sit in the cold.

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Whilst you can also use mould-preventing paint, which has chemicals called biocides embedded within the formula, to stop mould from forming.

But if you don't fancy redecorating, another fast and free trick is to simply move any furniture away from exterior walls.

Wayfair's home experts revealed: "Moisture can get trapped behind your furniture, and without proper ventilation and airflow, the moisture can create mould and mildew on your furniture.

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"Simply moving your furniture an inch away from the wall can create enough airflow to minimise the formation of mould within your home.”

The pros stressed that ";simply moving your furniture an inch away from the wall can create enough airflow to minimise the formation of mould"Credit: Getty
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