I’m a DIY expert – the kitchen appliance that makes a massive difference in reducing mould and condensation in your home
WITH freezing temperatures and rising energy bills, we’re all looking for ways to reduce condensation in our homes without resorting to turning on the heating.
And one DIY expert has shared his top tip for helping to keep dampness and mould in the house down – by using a kitchen appliance you may not automatically think of.
“So what happens?” Charlie began his TikTok video.
“You move into a nice dry, new house, you bolt everything shut, you start pumping moisture into that house, and three months down the line, you start to find mould and condensation.
“So if you’ve got a kitchen extractor fan, please turn it on when you’re boiling stuff.’
It’s also a good idea to open a window too.
“An extractor fan is not very effective when it’s operating in a room with no through draft because you’re creating a sort of vacuum,” he added.
“And that makes it harder to extract the moisture.”
Also, remember to turn your extractor fan when the kettle’s boiling, as it’s another “massive culprit”.
“You might be surprised at how effective the old extractor fan can be in keeping you warm and dry this winter,” Charlie captioned his video.
People were quick to take to the comments section to thank Charlie for his advice, with the majority agreeing with his suggestion for keeping condensation to a minimum.
“Ventilate everyday regardless of weather,” one wrote.
“Hot air I.e cooking, showers etc hits cold surface = condensation, if not managed leads to damp & mould.”
“yep drying clothes indoors, running baths, showers, cooking without lids on pots – ventilation is key,” another added.