Condenses and mold after the summer risk making the house heavy and not very welcoming, but a detail is often neglected to avoid and maintain the air light and clean.
With the arrival of autumn, the windows close more and more and the fresh air enters less easily at home. And that’s right then that condensation and mold They find space to appear, especially near the fixtures or long cold walls. The humidity that had remained “hidden” during the summer returns to be felt, creating unpleasant situations. We immediately think of anti -mold spray or expensive dehumidifiers, but in reality there is a much simpler precaution that can make the difference.
Before finding it out, just a moment of observation is enough: how many times in the morning the glasses are chosen or are glimpsed dark halos in the corners? They are unequivocal signals that the air does not turn as it should. So, shouldn’t it be convenient immediately with a small daily gesture?
Because after the summer the condensation arrives
In the hot months, the air manages to retain much more humidity. With September, however, the temperature change between day and night becomes evident and the steam deposits where it finds cold surfaces: windows, tiles, walls facing outwards. Here appears the condensatewhich over time leaves room for mold. Mold is not just an aesthetic discomfort. In addition to staining walls and furniture, it can bring allergies, headache and a constant feeling of spoiled air with it. Many think that covering stains with specific paintings or perfumers solve the problem, but they are only temporary remedies. The truth is that everything starts from the management of air in the house.
And it is curious to note how often small daily behaviors aggravate the situation. Spread the clothes in the living room without opening the windows, for example, increases humidity in an enormous way. Even cooking without lid or without aspiring hood produces more steam than you imagine.
The detail that changes everything
The simplest gesture, yet often neglected, is The air exchange. It is not enough to open the windows “when it happens”: it is necessary to do it at the right moments. With autumn, the advice is to open early in the morning and in the evening, for at least 5-10 minutes. A fast routine, but which drastically breaks down the risk of condensation.
And if you really want to help the house breathe better, there are other useful attention:
- let the air enter immediately after the shower;
- Always cook with bright hood and clean filters;
- Do not cover radiators and air intakes with bulky furniture;
- Prefere to light curtains that let the air flow pass.
It may seem like a list of insignificant details, but put together they change the balance of an environment. It is a bit like with personal well -being: there is no single great remedy, but many small constant habits.
Prevent mold and condensation with natural remedies
Another important aspect concerns the materials of the house. Cold walls or old fixtures are the main condensate allies. Invest in double glasses O internal insulation may seem expensive, but it also means reducing waste of energy and living in healthier spaces.
Those who prefer simple solutions can adopt natural remedies. Large salt or bicarbonate bags in the wardrobes, for example, absorb excess humidity. Some house plants, such as Aloe Vera or Boston’s Aloe Vero, also help to regulate the level of humidity. They are small gestures, but added to the right replacement of air really make the difference.
Electric dehumidifiers remain useful, especially in blind baths or cellars, but should never replace prevention. Without circulating air, no device can be enough.
After all, the rule is simple: the air must move. Changing this single detail, that is, the way in which ventilation is managed at home, means reducing condensation and mold before they even manifest themselves.
Taking care of the environments is not only a practical habit, but a gesture that affects daily well -being.
It is worth asking how much difference can make a window open at the right time.
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