‘Only way’ to fully remove moisture from the home without opening windows – prevent damp

‘Game changing’ hack to cure damp, mould and condensation

When it comes to drying clothes indoors, it's natural that people will hang washing up on drying racks instead of using tumble dryers, which are one of the most energy-intensive devices in the home. However, the added moisture in the air can turn into damp and mould if it has nowhere to go. To help Britons, Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco , the UK's leading air purification specialists, have shared five ways to reduce the likelihood of damp occurring.

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1. Reduce moisture vapour

The expert explained: "Many everyday tasks create moisture, often without us noticing.

"By putting lids on saucepans when boiling or steaming vegetables and using an extractor fan briefly, or opening a window when using the bath or shower, homeowners can reduce moisture vapour in the air."

2. Make air drying indoors efficient

Drying clothes indoors is gentler than tossing and tumbling in a dryer and according to the expert, prevents static cling.

Before taking them out of the washing machine, use an extra rinse cycle to keep the amount of water left in the clothes to a minimum.

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'Only way' to fully remove moisture from the home without opening windows – prevent damp (Image: Getty)

The expert said: "Place a drying rack away from walls to prevent the moisture from being trapped.

"Hang items individually and with as much space in between them as possible so they will dry more quickly. Open windows to enable airflow."

3. Warm up your house without central heating

The expert recommended making the most of any natural sunlight to help keep your home wam and dry out any damp air.

He added: "Opening curtains and blinds in the day prevents moisture from being trapped around the windows and using rugs and mats on wooden and stone floors can make rooms feel warmer too."

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Dehumidifiers help to remove any moisture present in the air (Image: Getty)

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"They can cost as little as 8p per hour to run. Look for dehumidifiers that have a dedicated laundry mode where the machine run up to six hours before switching itself off to save energy."

For extra savings, look for models which use a humidistat, which means the device switches itself off when the target humidity is reached, only switching on again if it detects an increase in humidity.

A dehumidifier will help to dry laundry as well as prevent condensation from forming on the inside of windows.

It can also prevent mould from growing on walls, clothing and furniture.

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