Humidity can enter your home in a variety of ways. Doing household chores like laundry and washing dishes is one way. Your pets and children can bring in humidity from outdoors, and basements can cause excess humidity.
Too much humidity in your home can cause many problems, like condensation, musty smells, and mold. Additionally, it can cause health issues because of micro-organisms, which inflame asthma and allergies.
You can use several methods to reduce the humidity in your home. Ensure that your home is comfortable and healthy by using the methods below.
So how do you reduce the humidity in your home?
6 Easy Ways To Reduce Humidity in Your Room and Home
1 Air Out Your Rooms
The lack of circulation can often cause excess moisture in your home.
Sometimes you can tackle the problem by opening your windows and doors now and then. Of course, who wants to open the doors and windows if it’s cold outside? Not me!
However, if you want to get rid of the moisture and condensation, opening the doors and windows for a few hours a week is better than not doing anything. It will make a big difference in the amount of humidity.
2 Invest in a Good AC Unit
Upgrading or adding an air conditioning unit can seem like an expensive solution. However, if you choose wisely, Ac is a solid investment and a great way to eliminate the humidity.
If you decide to go this route, keep your unit clean. Change the filter as recommended. Set the thermostat and Only run it when you need to or there is condensation build-up.
3 Buy a Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers are a great way to tackle humidity that is out of control and is causing problems such as mold, dampness, and smells.
Many dehumidifiers are suitable for different homerooms, temperatures, and times of the year.
All dehumidifiers will do the same job, whichever you decide is best for you. They will reduce humidity and excess moisture in the air.
4 Extractor Fans
Install an extractor fan in the bathroom or around a cooking unit. Don’t forget to turn them on whenever you’re doing something that creates steam.
5 Take a Shorter Shower
If you take long hot showers and have a problem with humidity in your home, consider turning down the temperature and time in the shower.
The steam from a long hot shower will add a significant amount of extra moisture to the air in your home.
Taking a cooler and shorter shower will help to reduce this extra moisture. It’s also better for the environment and your household bills. It’s an all-around winner!
6 Drying Your Clothes
If it’s hot and sunny outside, dry your clothes on a clothesline. All the water from the clothing accumulates in your home when you dry them inside. If your home isn’t well ventilated, this will cause humidity and excessive condensation.
Save yourself some cash and stress by drying your clothes outside on a clothesline. Nothing is better than freshly laundered clothes that have been air-dried without the chemicals of dryer sheets and electricity!
Don’t Sweat It – Can Control Humidity
There are many ways of reducing the humidity in your home. Shop smart, and you can find a solution that works for your budget.
My name is Theresa Clark. I am an engineer and air quality specialist.
