How to Reduce Condensation in Your Bathroom

For many people, their bathroom is a haven of peace where they can relax and unwind with a soak at the end of a hard day, but if your home has a condensation problem, your bathroom could become embarrassing, with mould growth on the walls and ceiling that make it an unpleasant (not to mention unhealthy) place.

Mould grows in warm, moist places and in a poorly ventilated bathroom, where steam builds up during baths and showers, the conditions for mould can quickly arise.

Thankfully, lowering humidity levels in your bathroom is straightforward, and this will help to reduce the risk of mould growing.

Start Filling the Bath with Cold Water

One of the easiest ways to reduce steam is by starting to fill your bath with cold water first. Gradually add hot water after the initial layer of cold water. This reduces the amount of water vapour that is released from the bath while you are getting it to the right temperature.

Not only does cold starting a bath reduce steam, but it also means that you can use less hot water to reach the right temperature for you which could save you money on your heating bills.

Improve your bathroom ventilation

If you’re trying to relax and unwind with a hot bath, you might be tempted to avoid turning on the extractor fan to prevent unwanted noise, however this means that steam will build up to extremely high levels and could start to form condensation on walls and ceilings.

Modern, quiet extractor fans such as the EnviroVent Silent 100 emit much less noise in use than conventional designs, which means that they won’t disturb your relaxation while reducing humidity levels.

Have shorter, cooler showers

Hot showers release a lot of water vapour into the air. Turning down the temperature a couple of notches, and having a shorter shower means less steam is released into the air and lowers the chances of mould forming around your shower.

It is also a good idea to wipe down the shower after use with a towel or squeegee to reduce the amount of water left on tiles and shower doors that could provide mould with an environment to grow.

Avoid Leaving Towels on Radiators

While it may be convenient to dry towels on a radiator, this can contribute to higher moisture levels in the bathroom. Instead, use a heated towel rail or clothes drying rack to dry your towels. This will help keep the air drier and reduce the risk of condensation.

Stop condensation in your bathroom

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