Humidity and condensation in summer can become a real problem, especially in Less ventilated roomstransforming itself into a silent nightmare that ruins walls and domestic well -being.
When the heat arrives, you imagine a drier, almost liberating air. Instead, paradoxically, it is precisely in summer that those halos on the glass and that feeling of heavy air in the least lucky rooms begin to appear, those without a wide open window or a saving breeze. There is no need to exaggerate with alarms, but ignoring these signals is never a good idea: mold, bad smells and even small respiratory discomfort can peek at no time.
It is interesting to note that very little is often enough to avoid all this. Absurd works or investments are not needed: sometimes just observe better, change a habit or two, and choose the most suitable materials with a pinch of cunning. Even a plant positioned with care can become an unsuspected ally.
Why is condensate formed in summer?
It is strange to think of it, but the winter frost is not the only responsible for the droplets on the glass. In the height of summer, after a hot shower or a dinner cooked over high heat, the condensate is punctual. The reason? A somewhat clumsy mix between air conditioning and humidity that insinuates itself everywhere. When the fresh air of the plants meet the wet heat outside (or produced inside), a kind of small thermal shock is created. Result? Steam that condenses, deposits, and begins to create problems. It often happens on those torrid days, when you keep everything closed to keep the heat out, but without guaranteeing a minimum of air exchange. The innermost rooms, perhaps facing north, are the first victims. And if the steam of a washing machine is added, a steaming shower or closed clothes … the omelette is made.
Cold surfaces become real magnets for humidity. Just rest your hand on a wall exposed to the sun or touch a glass after cooking to understand it. That’s where everything takes shape: The humidity accumulates, the condensate appears and the mold risk is around the corner.
Prevent humidity and condensation: effective strategies for each house
Nobody wants to turn the house into a construction site. The good news? It is not needed. Even complicated environments can return to being fresh and breathless, without stress. Observing habits helps: sometimes it is a simple cup of steaming tea left to evaporate, or the bathroom door closed too long after the shower to unleash everything. And maybe the window opens … at the least suitable moment.
However, there are small tips that really work:
- Open the windows only in the right moments, maybe in the early morning or in the evening
- Use a dehumidifier if the room never seems to breathe
- Install fans in the bathroom or in the kitchen to help the air to move
- Avoid drying the role in the bedroom or corridor without making the air change
- Keep hot water at bay in the most torrid hours of the day
- Choose furniture that let the air pass, avoiding too closed plastics and materials
- And if you love green, opt for plants that absorb humidity: a fern or a sansevieria make miracles
An extra trial? Do not set the air conditioning on too low temperatures. Better a sweeter, more constant gradation. It helps to avoid shock and improves comfort. Eye also to the filters: keeping them clean means better air, less bacteria and less problems.
And if every time you enter a room you hear that smell of closed, or you can see the glass always fogged … better not to wait. Acting immediately makes the difference.
Materials and furnishing solutions that help reduce humidity
The eye also wants its part, but who said that beauty and functionality cannot go hand in hand? Choose carefully floors, walls and fabrics helps all right.
The treated wood, the cork or the lime not only make a scene, but help the environment to breathe. The lime, for example, is an ally against mold and perfect in the blind baths. Even for the fabrics it is worth thinking about it: cotton, linen and natural fibers are excellent, better to leave aside too thick or synthetic rugs.
Breathable paintings are a clever choice, especially in delicate areas of the house. And today there are also innovative solutions, such as anti-condensive thin panels or insulating coverings, perfect for those who live in a little dated buildings but do not want to face great jobs.
In the end, everything is reduced to well -being. Living in a house that breathes really changes the way you live in summer. More comfort, less stress. And to begin with, very little is enough.
Have you already noticed in which room is the condensate first? It is probably there that you should leave.
And from there, start changing the rules of the game.
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