20 Good Pointers 
For a warmer, drier, and healthier home.

We have collated a list of the top 20 ways that you can reduce condensation, mildew and improve your indoor air quality, without spending a fortune! 

See below for our top 20 pointers, if you need further advice you can contact us to organise a free Home Assessment where we can answer your questions and do an analysis of your home.
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Moisture creates perfect conditions for mould, mildew and dust mites to thrive. Places like bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, wardrobes encourage it's growth. 
There is a lot more to dew on the window in the morning. If condensation occurs, it is an important warning that there is too much moisture in the air. Moisture increases opportunity for the growth of mould and health issues.
We see mould and condensation around us in our home, but don't realize it's effect on our health. Due to there presence, the severity of illness, and symptoms of asthma and allergies increase.

SAYR's 20 Good Pointers

Keep moisture to a minimum

1. When cooking keep pots covered and try to 
    avoid leaving kettles boiling. 
2. Use an outside ducted range hood when 
    cooking, particular with gas appliances. 
3. Always vent tumble dryers to the outside. 
    Refrain from hanging and drying cloths 
    indoors. 
4. Oil and portable gas heaters put a lot of 
    moisture into the air - avoid using portable 
    unfueld gas heaters. Avoid the use of LPG and 
    kerosene without proper ventilation.. 
5. Bathroom extractor fans should be ducted to 
    the outside rather than into the ceiling space. 
6. A dehumidifier can help but aren’t as effective 
    as a home ventilation system. 
7. If you care for a lot of plants, group them in 
    one sunny room and avoid over watering. 
8. Dry and store firewood outside. 
Ventilate to remove moisture 

  9. Some ventilation is needed to remove 
      moisture as it is being produced. Keep a 
      small window gap or vent open when there 
      is moisture in the room. 
10. In the kitchen and bathroom open the 
      windows wider or use an extractor fan.
      Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when 
      these rooms are in use (even if are using an 
      extractor fan) 
11. Leave doors open slightly to ventilate 
      cupboards and wardrobes, filling them with 
      too many things stops air circulating. Where 
      possible, position wardrobes and furniture 
      against internal walls. 
12. Open blinds and drapes. Heavy window 
      coverings restrict the flow of warm air over 
      the interior glass surface. 
13. Operate ceiling fans to improve air 
      circulation. 
Insulation and draught-proofing
 
14. Draught-proofing some doors and windows
      can improve the warmth and dryness of the 
      air. 
15. Do not draught-proof rooms where there is 
      a condensation or mould problem. 
16. Do not draught-proof where there is a fuel 
      burning heater or cook top. 
17. Do not draught-proof windows in the 
      bathroom or kitchen. 

Heat your home a little more 

18. When the whole house is warmer and drier, 
      condensation is less likely. 
19. During cold spells, a low heat for a long 
      time is better than switching heaters on 
      high for a short period. 
20. Where possible, try to heat the whole house. 
      If you have central heating, set it to provide 
      background warmth in all rooms, including 
      unused rooms. 

  • By far the best choice for creating a healthier home free from condensation, mould, and pollutants is to invest in a home ventilation system. You will have a lifetime solution towards a warmer, drier, healthier home. 

Download your free copy of our 20 Good Pointers to keep your home warmer by clicking on the link to the right. 

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