Keeping your Home free from Damp and Mould
Ventilate to remove Moisture

Keep a small window ajar or trickle ventilator open when someone is in the room.

Ventilate kitchens and bathrooms when in use by opening the windows wider. Or better still, use a humidistat-controlled electric fan. These come on automatically when the air becomes humid and are cheap to run.

Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when these rooms are in use, even if your kitchen or bathroom has an extractor fan. A door closer is advisable as this will help prevent moisture reaching other rooms, especially bedrooms, which are often colder and more likely to get condensation.

Ventilate cupboards and wardrobes. Avoid putting too many things in them as this stops the air circulating. If you fit shelves, cut a ventilation slot in the back of each shelf or use slatted shelves. Leave space between the back of the wardrobe and the wall. Where possible, position wardrobes and furniture against internal walls.

last updated 13.05.05