Moisture at home: vulnerable rooms
BEDROOM
Excess moisture in this room can have unpleasant effect on our rest!
Causes:
- Cold season: high temperature difference and poor air ventilation
- Moisture trapped behind furniture
Effects: condensation, peeling wallpapers, mould behind furniture, trigger of health problems
Tip: Warm up your room.
BATHROOM
The most humid room in the house!
Cause: A lot of moisture is produced from showering. When the room is not regularly ventilated the humidity stays trapped in this room.
Effects: mould and musty smell, moist and smelling towels.
Tip: Lower the shower temperature and take shorter showers.
ATTIC
Moisture, trapped under the roof!
Causes: Cold and raining season: poor ceiling insulation, high temperature difference, or poor air ventilation.
Effects: peeling paint, attic mould, musty smell.
Solution tip: Open a window regularly to bring natural air flow.
KITCHEN
Cooking can also contribute to excess moisture!
Cause: A lot of moisture can be produced from cooking and other household activities. During the cold season it often stays trapped inside the room.
Effects: condensation, mould, chipped wall paint
Tip: Use a kitchen ventilation hood while cooking. Find out more tips here.
LIVING ROOM
It can accommodate excess moisture too, especially during cold season!
Causes:
- Cold season: high temperature difference and poor air ventilation
- Moisture trapped behind furniture
Effects: condensation, peeling wallpapers, mould behind furniture.
Tip: Increase ventilation and avoid drying your wet laundry inside the room.
BASEMENT
The room with the poorest air ventilation and often the lowest temperature!
Causes:
- Cold and raining season: moisture from the ground soaking through the walls.
- Poor air ventilation
Effects: mould, mildew, musty smell, chipped wall paint
Tip: Place a moisture absorber.
