Humidity in the house can become an annoying problem already in September, when the days are shortened and the air becomes fresher. If neglected, he risks worsening with the arrival of autumn and transforming himself into mold and bad smells.
Often the humidity is associated only with the winter months, but in reality the first signs arrive at the end of the summer. Small dark spots on the walls, condenses on the glass in the morning, an unpleasant smell that does not go away … signs that should not be ignored. It is interesting to note how few precautions are enough to reduce the risk that the situation will make. Is it worth playing in advance, don’t you think?
Before discovering practical advice, it is useful to stop for a moment and observe: what are the points of the house most at risk? Walls facing the north, unwatched rooms, kitchens and bathrooms often become the first places where humidity manifests itself. And from there, the step towards mold and spots is much faster than you imagine. For this September it becomes the right month to move immediately.
Aruise and control the critical points of humidity in the house
The first step to counteract humidity is surprisingly simple: Open the windows every day. Even when the air begins to become fresher, it is important to let the humidity accumulated during the summer bait. There is no need to keep everything wide open for hours, just ten minutes in the morning and evening. It is often believed that the heating in winter is enough to dry the air, but without constant spare part you only risk worsening condensation.
Another useful trick is that of check the most exposed pointslike corners of the walls, behind the furniture, near the fixtures. These are the areas where humidity hides first and, if neglected, creates more serious damage. Better to intervene immediately with specific products or natural solutions, such as baking soda that absorbs excess humidity.
It is worth remembering that the way the kitchen or bathroom is also used. Keep the door closed when cooking or taking a shower, and open it immediately after having acknowledged, drastically reduces the formation of condensation. Small gestures that change a lot and that make the difference especially with the first drops in temperature.
The first practical solutions to be adopted
September is the right month to field some simple strategy that prevents future problems, and it is almost like giving a small preventive caress to your home before the cold arrives. After all, who does not dream of returning after a day out and hearing the light and dry home air, without that smell of closed that immediately puts in a bad mood?
Some moves, however trivial, have an immediate impact:
- Natural dehumidifiers: bags of absorber salts or bicarbonate bowls help to maintain the air dry.
- Targeted ventilation: a fan in the bathroom or in the kitchen reduces humidity in the bud.
- Maintenance of fixtures: intact gaskets and well -closed windows avoid infiltrations in rainy periods.
- Control of the gutters: if shocking, they favor stagnation and infiltrations in the walls.
In addition to these practical remedies, some home makeup does not hurt: a bucket of rice in a wet room absorbs part of the water present in the air. It is not the definitive solution, but contributes to improving the environment pending more structured interventions.
Prepare the house for autumn without humidity
It is not just about eliminating the present humidity, but also of Prepare the house for the most humid months. September is the ideal time for a general review: to control external walls, paint the rooms at risk with anti -mold paintings, check that there are no water losses from the pipes. Small maintenance that, if made in time, avoid more serious trouble when the cold has really entered.
It is curious to note how often we invest time in decorating the house for autumn – perfumed candles, hot fabrics, welcoming details – and the most important aspect is neglected: to live in a healthy and dry environment. Yet, a house free from mold and humidity becomes more comfortable, more pleasant and even healthier.
After all, September is a month of transition, perfect for putting order and anticipating the problems that will arrive with the cold. Why wait for the smell of wet to become unbearable or that the walls begin to stain? A little effort can now turn into a great advantage in the following months.
That’s why, if the first signs are glimpsed these days, it is the right time to act. A few preventive moves are enough and the house will be ready to face the season without fear.
Better to intervene now than to run for cover later, when the humidity has already turned into a problem that is difficult to manage.
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