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A refrigerant dehumidifier works by drawing air through a filter and over cold coils. Water condenses on the coils and drips into a water tank. This type of dehumidifier needs the air to be warm to work, so it’s best suited for use in heated rooms. Try washing musty smelling soft furnishings in the washing machine with some white vinegar added to the usual detergent To control the Relative Humidity we need to balance heating with ventilation, or use a dehumidifier to extract moisture from the air. If you have wet walls and want to be sure you have condensation use Condensation Test Strips in affected areas. They will change colour if condensation occurs, ruling out some other types of defect.

There are also foil wallpapers which can be hung on the wall first before papering over with normal paper, but these are not really a condensation solution.

Unfortunately, if you do have condensation between windowpanes, you will have to replace the glass units. This may or may not be possible depending on the type, age and manufacturer of the original window. 3. Replace the Window Thoroughly clean the area, preferably with sugar soap (mixed with water to the manufacturer’s specifications) or detergent with water to remove any grease. Wear Rubber gloves and a breathing mask. These are specially formulated wallpapers that inhibit mould growth and allow walls to breathe. They can be used on walls and ceilings and they are usually tough and hardwearing. Cold spots are building defects and may indicate failing wall ties, so use an infra-red Thermometer to find any cold spots, as well as badly insulated and damp areas. This pipe (pictured below) is typical of many bathrooms in the UK. The cold mains-water comes into a warm bathroom where the water vapour in the steamy room condenses on the pipe, often leaving a puddle of water below it.Hysure is also one of the most silent dehumidifiers on the market today. You can literally have it on during the night and wake up to a moisture-free room in the morning. It’s also perfect for your baby’s room, especially if there’s a lot of condensation on the windows. The last thing your little one needs is a bunch of mold and mildew forming on the sills and the walls. The unit extracts the humid air from inside the house and draws in ‘dry’ air from the outside. This exchange of air helps to maintain the humidity balance. Wash down all surfaces, which have been subject to mould growth, with Anti-Mould Cleaner prior to redecoration. In these simple steps below we tell you all you need to know about preventing and treating condensation. Condensation Problems and Solutions Outside the window: When there’s condensation on the outer layer of glass, then you have nothing to worry about. During the summer, high levels of humidity will often cause condensation to occur outdoors. But as long as the water droplets stay outside, your home is safe. In fact, it’s a sign that your indoor temperature is cool and that all of the heat is staying outside.