There is a lot of humidity in the apartment, what should I do? Other tricks for eliminating excess moisture in the air. Ways to get rid of dampness

There are four main reasons why you need to get rid of humidity in your apartment as soon as possible:

Causes of dampness

Poor ventilation, nearby sources of moisture, savings on heating and improper insulation are the main reasons causing dampness in a private or apartment building.

Insufficient ventilation is the most common cause of high air humidity. In apartment buildings, especially in older buildings, the installed ventilation shafts and grilles become clogged and overgrown with debris. As a result, air movement stops. Making the situation worse plastic windows, especially cheap samples, low-quality materials for covering ceilings and walls. In private houses, especially self-built ones, owners sometimes try to save money by using ventilation, believing that there are enough windows and doors. This is wrong!

If the ventilation system cannot cope, it is not necessary to create a draft, especially in winter - this can lead to hypothermia. A more expensive, but most practical solution would be forced exhaust ventilation, as well as amplifiers of an existing system, for example, exhaust fans.

Another solution to the problem is to install a recuperator or use a special air dryer. The latter device is indispensable if the cause of dampness is excess moisture (for example, in a bathroom, swimming pool, with an abundance of house flowers).

Source of moisture

Sources of moisture in the apartment:

• precipitation: rain, melting snow, condensation can enter the apartment through a leaking roof, through wall pores and unsealed seams (especially if the wind, improper roof overhang or defective drainage constantly direct precipitation onto the wall);
• stagnation of water in the apartment: leaking plumbing equipment, swimming pools, baths, aquariums, including those located on the floor below; the same effect is achieved by running a bath or taking a long shower;
• the greenhouse effect from poor ventilation of windows (condensation accumulates on the glass), an abundance of indoor plants, especially if they need abundant watering;
• The breathing of people, animals, and plants also increases humidity - usually this factor is not noticeable, but in cramped and / or poorly ventilated rooms it will be noticeable.

Near a private house there may be chambos or septic tanks that saturate the grant with moisture. As a result, the basement becomes very damp and mold develops in it. Another source of moisture in the basement and on the 1st floor is a split blind area (a waterproof covering located around the perimeter of the house). Moisture from the soil and precipitation will seep into the house or basement.

An unheated room is a refuge for dampness. Ideally, the walls of an apartment or house should be heated to at least half their thickness, then the place where condensation forms will go outside (to the street). In frozen walls, the place where condensation forms is shifted to a warm area, and is often even located on the surface of the walls on the residential side. The problem is aggravated by poor ventilation of the premises.

Housing where no people live or which is not heated enough begins to become damp very quickly: the wall decoration is destroyed on average in two seasons.

There is water all around: high humidity

In addition, in addition to natural wear and tear, the structure loses an additional 5% of its strength every year due to dampness.

Advice! Vacation home, dacha - no seasonal housing should be left without heating. Hire a person or arrange with a neighbor who will periodically monitor this. If you are going away for a couple of weeks, do not close the battery valves.

Improper insulation also causes dampness. The main mistakes are an insufficient layer to provide warmth, and poor materials with zero vapor permeability.

To properly insulate an apartment, you can use one of two options:

1. The thickness of the polystyrene insulation layer is within 10-15 cm (and this is relevant for any region of the Russian Federation).
2. Use vapor-permeable material as insulation, for example, ecowool, mineral wool. This will make it possible to ensure that moisture in the walls is removed.

How to remove high humidity

Dealing with moisture will likely require a significant investment of either money, time and patience.

The most reliable methods of dealing with dampness are expensive. However, after the restructuring you will not have to think about drafts or sachets. The methods are expensive, but they pay off with interest:

1. Replacement of the ventilation system, installation of fans, hoods.
2. Major repairs, in which old plaster in damp areas is completely removed. After this, the room is dried and the walls are covered with a fresh layer of plaster.
3. Replacement and repair heating systems and water supply pipes. The task becomes more difficult if these systems are hidden.
4. Solving problems with the waterproofing properties of the foundation, walls and roof, which is the most labor-intensive and expensive procedure. It is unlikely that you will be able to cope here on your own, without the involvement of specialists.

Affordable and simple ways to reduce indoor humidity:

1. When the weather is dry and warm outside, you should ventilate the room more often by opening the windows.
2. The bathroom needs especially frequent ventilation; the hood in this room requires regular cleaning.
3. You should not dry clothes in the room, as this will significantly increase air humidity. This is only permissible in winter, when the air is dried out by the heating system and needs to be humidified. In summer, it is better to dry clothes on the balcony or street.
4. When cooking, pots with boiling water must be covered with lids. It is also recommended to close the doors to the kitchen, this will serve as an obstacle to the spread of steam throughout the rooms in the apartment. Open the windows for slot ventilation in winter or full ventilation in summer, do not forget to turn on the hood. Try not to let the pans steam too much (reduce heat).
5. Reducing the number of indoor plants will help to slightly reduce the humidity in the room.
6. A special dehumidifier (compressor or adsorption) will eliminate high humidity in a separate room.

Advice! Regularly ventilating the room, regardless of the time of year, will allow you to install plastic windows that are equipped with a “micro-ventilation” function.

High humidity It can be removed if you constantly maintain the same heating in the room.

How to remove damp smell

Often high humidity is accompanied by a characteristic smell of dampness. Its cause is a fungus, therefore, in order to eliminate the problem, the infection must be destroyed. Thoroughly wash away mold stains; if it has become deeply embedded, replace the coating (down to the layer of plaster), if possible. Then treat with a disinfectant compound, and then with a protective one. Products must be labeled “antifungal” or “fungicide.”

To prevent mold from growing again, in addition to treating with protective drugs, you will need in warm, dry weather:

• arrange a draft in the apartment, which will ensure good ventilation;
• hang out the carpets, bed sheets, curtains, clothes outside for drying and disinfection in the sun.

Advice! In winter, heaters, household dehumidifiers, and air conditioners equipped with a heating function will allow you to dry the room.

Folk remedies for dampness in the apartment

Folk recipes also help to dry the air in the apartment:

1. With the onset of summer, warm weather It is recommended to treat walls that are not covered with wallpaper and are covered with mold with the following composition: dissolve half a kilogram in five liters of water laundry soap, then boil the mixture. Cover the wall evenly with a cooled soap solution using a brush and let dry. Repeat the treatment several times. Traces of soap suds should form on the wall. After this, apply another composition consisting of 100 grams of alum diluted in six liters of water.
2. Calcium chloride absorbs moisture excellently. Place containers with this substance in damp areas of the room. The advantage of calcium chloride is its reusability. It is enough to dry it (for example, in an oven). Be sure to crush calcium chloride before use.
3. Treatment with a mixture of salicylic acid and alcohol will help eliminate mold and prevent the spread of dampness. Dry the walls thoroughly. After this, combine one part salicylic acid and two hundred (200) parts alcohol. Do not dilute the mixture big amount clean water. Lubricate the black mold spots with the resulting product.

Advice! Replace calcium chloride with charcoal or quicklime.

1. Use a hydrometer. IN warm time year, the optimal humidity will be from 30 to 60%, maximum - 65. At the end of autumn, in winter, in early spring Humidity should vary between 30-45% and not exceed 60.
2. Provide access to the sun's rays.
3. Ventilate the apartment; this must be done systematically and efficiently.
4. Seal cracks in walls and floors.
5. Provide high-quality waterproofing.
6. Use fans, including exhaust fans, in the kitchen and bathroom. Check your traction periodically ventilation system. Check the condition plumbing equipment, and Special attention Pay attention to the pipe connections.
7. Systematically inspect the seal on plastic windows and replace it with a new one in a timely manner.
8. Doing major renovation, use mineral-based building materials. This will make it possible to effectively regulate the humidity in an apartment or private house.

You can eliminate dampness in your apartment with simple and accessible ways. Wall treatment special compounds will destroy mold and prevent its reappearance.

Systematic prevention will protect against increased humidity and fungus formation.

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Natasha the curdled milk

05.11.2009, 13:39

had the same problem
we bought a dehumidifier

do you have double glazed windows?

had the same problem
we bought a dehumidifier
it is certainly not cheap, but now this problem has disappeared
Where and how much, please share

Gucci Ferrucci

05.11.2009, 15:29

If I’m not mistaken, the humidity in a new apartment is most likely due to the fact that building materials (such as putty, plaster, etc.) can retain moisture for about 2 years.

Tell me, what could be causing the increased humidity in a new apartment? There is heating, all the radiators are fire, and condensation constantly forms on the windows, which flows onto the windowsill. When you enter, it feels like being in a bathhouse (((Maybe someone knows how to deal with this?:091:

it will pass! be patient! new house... humidity is normal

Our house is not new, but the bathhouse is a bathhouse (((And there are no double-glazed windows, and I ventilate... In the morning in the kitchen on the floor there are streams from the window...
And mold:001: Every year I peel off the paint in the summer, I paint everything...
The apartment is rented…

Natasha the curdled milk

17,000 rubles, bought via the Internet

Natasha the curdled milk

05.11.2009, 17:00

But if you ventilate the apartment, is it the same as in a bathhouse?

if you ventilate, then it’s fine, but this ventilation is enough for a couple of hours, and in winter it’s difficult to live with open windows, and the laundry doesn’t dry at all
Previously, when we came home, it smelled like the basement, an unpleasant smell, especially during the difficult period when the radiators were not working, and it was already cool. nothing helped during this period. Then my psyche could not stand drying clothes on a heater and I bought a dehumidifier.

06.11.2009, 16:04

Oh, our problem! also a new house, top floor. The humidity is terrible, but most importantly, in the bathroom (above the bath), the entire ceiling is covered in mold, and it is spreading further and further.

HELP, does anyone know what this is connected with and how to deal with it???

And we have the last floor, maybe this is somehow connected??!!

The house dries out, no matter how long it took to build it, in any weather. We had 80% humidity. In the morning I put on wet underwear,rrrrrrrrrr These are the costs of new housing.

And how long did this last for you?

Kitsya Mura

06.11.2009, 17:39

I really hope this goes away soon. The same thought was that these mixtures were drying out. We’ll wait to see what happens. We have wooden double-glazed windows and it’s a pity if they get damaged by moisture... If it doesn’t work, we’ll buy a dehumidifier (thanks for the information). Or maybe, in our case, this and the windows are not adjusted...

And we have wooden double-glazed windows and the same problem. Only the apartment is not new. At first it was just humid and stuffy, but now there is mold everywhere: (Micro-ventilation, a fan in the bathroom - nothing helps: (The former owners did not have such a problem. We completely changed everything, there was no mold... It’s been 2 years since we moved in , but it’s only getting worse: (In the fall, we sealed the seams on the outside - there’s still mold:(

Kitsya Mura

06.11.2009, 17:49

do you have double glazed windows?
I know what happens if the double-glazed windows are installed incorrectly or are of poor quality
Friends have had the same situation for several years now, they don’t know how to get rid of mold, nothing helps

Be patient. Over time this should go away. It was only during the second heating season that everything dried out. True, immediately after the surrender they drowned it very badly. And there were also puddles on the windowsills, and the bread did not dry, but became moldy...
You can buy a dehumidifier.

Most likely the humidity in the apartment is condensation. The enclosing structure (outer walls) of the building is not designed correctly (not enough insulation).

How can they be installed incorrectly? It’s just that I’ve already heard this version and I can’t understand - how is it wrong? We also have mold... The double-glazed windows seem to be good, wooden, pine.
and it’s really possible that your installation is poor, call a specialist...

We also had one window that was crying, it was installed poorly, the foam was of poor quality, we had to rip out the slopes and the window sill, remove all the foam, foam everything again

The first year we had the same problem, the heater worked all winter (cold and damp)
and on next year everything returned to normal.
the house was just not heated.

17.11.2009, 11:31

17.11.2009, 12:03

Watch the ventilation, install supply valves (bags), and ventilation constantly (ventilation).

1 Call workers to check the ventilation. In old houses it can be clogged, but in new houses, there may be a mistake during construction or some unscrupulous citizens may have blocked your ventilation duct when carrying out repairs in their apartments. You can also check it yourself: apply a piece of newspaper to the ventilation hole and it will proper ventilation must hold on to himself.

Little Shadow

17.11.2009, 12:47

17.11.2009, 12:50

1 Call workers to check the ventilation.

How to reduce humidity and dampness in an apartment?

In old houses it can be clogged, but in new houses, there may be a mistake during construction or some unscrupulous citizens may have blocked your ventilation duct when carrying out repairs in their apartments. You can also check it yourself: apply a piece of newspaper to the ventilation hole and it should hold up on its own if there is proper ventilation.

1
And unscrupulous builders could simply clog the ventilation with garbage.
Or pour concrete in a mine.
Just hold a thin piece of paper near the ventilation - it should “suck” a little to the hole.
When the fan is turned off, it is obvious if there is one.

17.11.2009, 12:54

This happens in old houses too - absolutely 🙁

I remember when we moved, we looked at apartments.
So, in one of them, in a ship, like, on the 7th floor, the owners were very proud of how they successfully expanded the corridor due to the ventilation shaft and installed a washing machine there.
To the question “what about the neighbors below?!” It was stated - well, all the windows are wooden, there are cracks.
Yes, and we left a little there - 5-10 centimeters for air. (this is from the original 60).

I then looked, and it turned out to be a very popular type of expansion of space in such houses.
The paragraph is just...

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Let’s “dry” the rooms: how to get rid of dampness in the apartment

1. What is the reason
2. How to prevent
3. First floor
4. Fifth floor
5. Folk remedies
6. Anti-mildew
7. Dampness and repairs

Before deciding how to get rid of dampness in an apartment, you need to find out: the moisture comes from outside or is generated inside the room.

To do this, you need to take a small piece of glass, press it tightly against the wall and hold it for a while. If, after tearing the glass away from the wall, it is wet, you can be sure that the dampness is coming from outside. Otherwise, you need to look for an internal reason.

What is the reason

What can cause high humidity in an apartment? First of all, the absence or poor performance of ventilation. First, check whether you covered it with wallpaper or when installing kitchen appliances.

This reason can be easily eliminated: cut out the required square on the wallpaper in place of the ventilation grille or make the correct outlet for household appliances.

Perhaps your upstairs neighbors are flooding you. Carefully inspect the ceiling throughout the apartment, especially in the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen. If you find wet spots on the ceiling or adjacent walls, go to your neighbor to sort things out.

The accumulation of moisture in your room could have formed due to poor thermal insulation of the walls or flaws in the seams of the house construction. In this case, these shortcomings must be eliminated.

How to prevent

If you dry a large amount of laundry at home, high humidity in the apartment cannot be avoided. It’s worth thinking about, maybe there is a way to stretch out the washing over time, and use the balcony rather than the bathroom to dry clothes.

If there is chronic dampness in the house, it is worth buying a dehumidifier, preferably with an automatic operating mode. It will independently maintain optimal humidity in the apartment.

If the source of dampness is in the bathroom, install it there electric heated towel rail. It will dry not only the towels, but also the air in the room.

Any damp room should be periodically heated, dried and ventilated. This must be done even in winter. When preparing food in the kitchen, use exhaust ventilation.

It will successfully cope with the absorption of moisture formed during cooking.

First floor

The reason for the dampness in the first floor apartment is the flooding of the basement. If this happens constantly, and complaints to the housing office do not yield results, you should think about installing waterproofing. But it also does not provide a complete guarantee against dampness.

The apartment on the ground floor also needs additional heating.

The room is heated by the rays of the sun, warm air from an air conditioner or a heated floor with a built-in electric heater - it doesn’t matter. By heating the apartment, you will drive moisture out of it.

If you are wondering how to get rid of dampness in an apartment on the 1st floor, know: the flow of moisture from the basement increases sharply in spring and autumn.

Therefore, if you place it correctly in the room heating devices, the problem will be solved. There is no need to be afraid of excessive energy consumption: you will only need to turn them on twice a year, in spring and autumn, for periods lasting a maximum of a month.

Fifth floor

If you are faced with the opposite problem and do not know how to get rid of dampness in an apartment on the top (stained) floor, perhaps these tips will help you.

In a Khrushchev building on the 5th floor, the cause of dampness is usually external. High humidity here is a direct consequence of the lack gable roof, wall insulation, poor quality interpanel seams, cast iron batteries heating with extremely low efficiency.

Ironically, technological progress only exacerbates these problems. The design of the Khrushchev-era building assumes Fresh air constantly enters the room through cracks in the windows, and goes out through the ventilation shafts.

Installing plastic windows blocks the flow of air from outside. But ventilation on the top floor of a five-story building does not work well, since in such a structure it is mainly the lower floors that are ventilated. As a result, on the 5th floor there is always mold in the corners and rivers on the windowsill.

To solve the problem, you need to install an alpine window. This is a system of valves punched into the walls of each room in combination with a powerful hood.

Fresh air enters the apartment through the valves, and the exhaust extracts the exhaust humid air from it.

It’s easy to verify its effectiveness in winter: large icicles are sure to form on the valve pipes outside in cold weather. This is moisture from the air in your apartment.

Folk remedies

Is it possible to get rid of dampness in an apartment using time-tested folk remedies? Let's turn to the experience of our grandmothers.

Salt, sugar, and coffee beans perfectly absorb moisture from the air. If you place open bags or jars with these products in the corners of the room, in closets, the apartment will “dry out”.

For the same purpose, indoor furniture should be regularly wiped with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. When washing floors, wipe all wet surfaces dry. After each cleaning, thoroughly ventilate the room.

Anti-mildew

The mold must be scraped off the wall, then the walls must be coated with a solution copper sulfate or a special antifungal mixture.

You can use bleach, baking soda, vinegar, oil for this. tea tree and regular soap solution.

Must be done at home high-quality ventilation– fresh air will prevent mold from developing.

It is better to use when cooking forced ventilation. You should also repair leaking water pipes in a timely manner, do not overcool the room, and wring out the laundry well before drying.

For the winter, wooden windows should be insulated with a special cord wrapped in cotton or with porous gaskets. Seal gaps in frames plain paper for windows.

And from replacement wooden windows If you have problems with dampness, it is better to refrain from using plastic ones.

If you still decide to install plastic windows, consider a ventilation system. Fresh air will no longer be able to reach you through the window.

How to get rid of excess humidity in an apartment?

But not everyone will dare to open the window in twenty-degree frost.

Dampness and repairs

If you have started a renovation and intend to radically solve the problem of dampness in your apartment, it is advisable to use natural materials for it. They tend to absorb excess moisture from the air.

When repairing, it is also necessary to use waterproofing materials. Include antifungal components in your grout.

Think about the future installation of furniture in advance. It should not be placed close to the walls; be sure to leave a gap.

To eliminate the causes of dampness, it is necessary to thoroughly insulate the floor, external and internal insulation walls The walls must be wiped down with a bleach solution and re-plastered.

Drying and heating the walls. How to dry a wall?

Microwave drying (microwave drying). Drying rooms, drying walls, drying a house, dry damp wall, drainage of basements. using microwave equipment. An effective remedy against mold and mildew

MICROWAVES FOR BUILDINGS.

Using microwave dryers (a heat gun based on the principle of microwave heating), you can dry elements of both new and reconstructed buildings. By the way, this happens much better and faster, preventing the development of mold, rot and other defects from dampness.

Often, some elements of a newly constructed building are often covered with paint before they even dry. The same situation can occur during the planned reconstruction of old buildings. As a result, moisture is “locked” in the structure, and then a massive distribution of mold or rot occurs throughout the building.

Almost all molds produce toxic substances that are harmful to humans, which can trigger attacks in asthmatics, allergy sufferers, or people with weakened immune systems. In addition, the smell of rotting will begin to spread throughout the building, and visible damage and defects will appear in the structures.

It is possible to prevent the above-mentioned difficulties or, in the worst case, to remove the results of dampness by drying the structures. Using Microwaves- the most effective way.

The microwave dryer works on the principle of home microwave ovens. Microwaves, which are related to radio waves (frequency around 2.5 GHz), cause irritation and activity of water molecules, and this leads to an increase in temperature. As in home stove, a microwave dryer heats the structure from the inside, that is, heating occurs throughout the entire mass of the structure in the area of ​​the dryer.

Dryers designed for construction needs can be used for drying both external and interior walls. supports, concrete floors, ceilings, loggias, basements and flat roofs. Mobile system dryers allows you to place them in a variety of places and positions. They can dry both vertical and horizontal planes, floors - from top to bottom, ceilings - from bottom to top, places where walls meet ceilings, and internal corners.

Microwave dryers are suitable for drying concrete, masonry, plaster, wood and wood products.

When designing dryers, special attention is paid to safety. According to existing standards, they are provided with protection. A correctly installed dryer guarantees a degree of radiation within a radius of 30 cm from the device that does not exceed the permitted norm.

Behind a strong structure of the required thickness (for example, a concrete layer of 25-30 cm), the maximum radiation density usually does not exceed a possible 10 W/m2. If the structure is thinner or less dense, it outside You can cover it with foil or block people’s access to this room while the dryer is operating.

Advantages of microwave drying:

Speed ​​- microwaves dampen structures basements can be dried in just a few days or weeks.

How to remove humidity in an apartment - methods and means

By other means (elimination of moisture, blowers), this result can be achieved in several months. For example, a 38 cm wall made of sand-lime brick(humidity at the beginning of drying 5.6%) was irradiated with microwaves for 4 hours. The moisture content has dropped to 1.0 - 2.0%!

Practicality - microwaves pass through glass, plastic, dry mineral matter and begin to “act” only upon contact with a moistened part of the structure. Therefore, they only heat areas that require drying.

ECONOMICAL - Despite their high power rating, microwave dryers provide energy savings. Blowers and other appliances act on the air in the room, while microwave dryers, without losses, transfer all the energy to the structure being dried.

Drying can also be done in a room that has already been finished.

Drying can be done at any time of the year, regardless of the ambient temperature.

Local heating of the structure destroys almost all harmful microorganisms.

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Humidity in the house is a common phenomenon; it is formed during washing, cleaning the room, when washing and during cooking. But in some houses it is within the normal range, and in others it is increased, in which case the question arises: “why does high humidity appear in the house and how to prevent it?”

If there is an excessive amount of it, windows, glass and mirror surfaces, stains appear on the walls, often with a touch of mold, all this is accompanied by a musty smell pleasant smell. What should the humidity level at home be without causing problems? 30-60% is considered the norm; it is measured with a special device - a hygrometer. Moreover, it must be remembered that even normal indicators they can various reasons It is quite difficult to change and maintain a normal level of humidity, especially in summer period, since in winter heating appliances dry the air.

Of course, every owner who is faced with this problem wants to know how to get rid of humidity at home, because it causes a lot of inconvenience and, in addition, spoils aesthetic appearance dwellings. Due to constant dampness, fungus can form on walls, ceilings and corners, which is dangerous to human health; it causes chronic colds, allergies and bronchial asthma. Children are most susceptible to changes in humidity, their immune system suffers from this, and it also has a detrimental effect on the home.

How to get rid of humidity at home?

Dampness in the home can be influenced by many factors: weather, proximity to large bodies of water, building a house on a site with highly flowing groundwater, poor ventilation and not regularly ventilating rooms.

To protect the house from high humidity, a mass was invented good ways, but in order to achieve maximum effect To eliminate this problem forever, you need to apply these methods in combination. Naturally, such events will require certain financial costs, but they will soon pay off because they will help avoid repair work and drug costs.

Humidity level in the house

Before you start fighting dampness, you need to determine the humidity level. As mentioned above, the humidity level in the house should be from 30-60%, a level of 45% is considered the most optimal. Once you are convinced of its excess, you can begin work to eliminate it.

The most in an effective way will be carrying out repair work in a damp room and carrying out waterproofing. For example, for waterproofing basements, dry mortar based on cement. The bathroom floors are waterproofed using liquid glass. Besides, external walls dwellings are treated with plaster with cement base, and you need to make several such layers. You can “dress” the walls in a special protective water-repellent coating. These measures will prevent moisture from entering the house.

To reduce air humidity, modern dehumidifiers are used, which are divided into household and industrial. Household ones are used in residential premises; they are very compact and lightweight, so they can be moved from room to room and installed in any suitable place. Such devices are silent and easy to use.

A good option for eliminating the problem would be heating devices, especially in autumn and summer, when dampness outside increases the humidity in the room more than ever. Their frequent use during this period of time will dry out the damp air and prevent the formation of mold. But on the other hand, if the home is already heated, such devices can be harmful to health. Today on store shelves you can see a large number of chemicals that eliminate high humidity. They effectively combat this problem, but only last for a certain amount of time.

On why it appears in the house high humidity, have a significant impact modern double glazed windows, or rather their poor-quality installation. In order for air to circulate properly in the room, windows must be installed above heating devices, batteries, this prevents the glass from freezing and moisture appearing on it. Extra objects on the radiator or a very large window sill sometimes interfere with heating window glass. In the first case, you should get rid of the interfering object, and in the second, you need to make holes in a large window sill. Sometimes the reason lies in the glass unit itself, which may be defective and have a defect. The company that installed the window incorrectly is required to solve this problem.

Often, increased humidity is caused by frequent drying of laundry indoors or faulty pipes in the bathroom, poor ventilation or its complete absence. To eliminate dampness, you need to check the pipes and, if necessary, replace them with new ones, check the ventilation system. Whenever possible, laundry should be dried outside. It happens that things that are not dried enough after washing end up in the closet, this also leads to dampness and the appearance of unpleasant odor. Therefore, it is worth drying the laundry as best as possible and preferably on fresh air.

Oddly enough, too wet soil in houseplants can also contribute to dampness. You cannot water plants frequently and abundantly without allowing the soil to dry out properly.

How to reduce humidity in the house?

To the question “how to remove humidity in the house?” there are a lot of answers, the most important thing is to identify its cause, and then choose the most the right ways to eliminate it.

High humidity is typical for old residential buildings in need of major repairs. All of the above measures to eliminate it will not help in this case. There is only one way out - to do complete renovation dwellings using wood and plasterboard, which are natural materials. Drywall is famous for its ability to absorb excess moisture, and, if necessary, on the contrary, release it. Therefore, it will serve perfectly for regulating the humidity in the room.

But still, how to reduce humidity in the house if its level has exceeded all acceptable standards? The simplest and effective way There will be frequent ventilation of the room, especially after cooking, washing and water procedures. In summer it is better not to cover the windows with curtains, then Sun rays dry the rooms faster. An excellent device that dries the air is a fan, traditionally used to cool it. It is impossible not to mention modern household appliances for reducing humidity. These include expensive air conditioners, special hoods, and simple appliances. affordable price. Such devices absorb excess moisture in the air to an optimal level, protect the house from mold and mildew, provide the premises with dryness and warmth, as well as a pleasant smell, which is also important.

How to reduce humidity in the house?

There are other methods to reduce humidity in your home. These are effective chemicals, produced on the basis of absorbents, moisture absorbers. During their use excess moisture falls into the tank. These medications can be used as needed.

If there is no ventilation in the house, its installation will be required immediately. This work can be done by the owner of the apartment himself or by inviting a specialist. A through hole is made in the wall of the problem room, which is closed with a grill both inside and outside. A recuperator is pre-installed between the grilles; it will draw raw air from the room, while leaving heat in the room.

Sometimes desiccant tablets can help solve the problem; they can be found in hardware stores.

Before reducing the humidity in the house to the desired level, you should find the cause of its occurrence, eliminate it and use tips for preventing it reappearance.

In the process of dealing with dampness, many people forget that excessive dryness air is no less harmful to human health, so the main task is not to overdo it and “adjust” the humidity to the optimal level.

Constant dampness in the room can harm the floor, furniture, clothing and even human health. It is important to solve this problem as quickly as possible, otherwise it will develop over time dangerous mold. How to get rid of the smell of dampness in an apartment? Let's figure it out.

After the flood

Dampness in an apartment may appear after neighbors have flooded the ceiling, a pipe has burst, or the roof has leaked. If the room is flooded so badly that you have to make repairs, then first of all completely dry the rooms and treat all surfaces with a special primer.

If after the flood the humidity has only increased significantly, then install a heater or special device for air drying. Check to see if mold has appeared on the ceiling, walls or under the wallpaper. Found a fungus? Then you will have to carry out repairs, otherwise the disputes will quickly spread throughout the apartment. Dry everything in the room: clothes, curtains, carpets, upholstered furniture, toys. If you live in a private house, then place these items outside on a sunny day, if in an apartment, then on the balcony.

In the bathroom

Dampness and mold in the bathroom on tiles or whitewash indicate poor exhaust hood. To begin with, try to keep the doors open as often as possible to allow all excess moisture to ventilate. Then clean the hood. If it is in poor condition, you will have to install a new one. It can also be equipped additional fan. A heated towel rail will help get rid of dampness in the bathroom. It will regularly heat the air in the room and evaporate moisture.

In the basement

Often the cause of dampness in an apartment on the ground floor is the basement. Carefully inspect the pipes in the basement for leaks. If liquid is oozing from them, then it is worth repairing them or replacing them altogether. You will also need to treat all the walls and ceiling with a waterproofing solution. Folk remedies It is impossible to remove dampness from the basement, so you need to turn to specialists to solve the problem.

In the closet

As soon as you notice dampness in the closet, remove all items from it and dry them. Light cotton items will dry in a few hours; outerwear will take more than a day. All things need to be straightened and hung to speed up the process.

Wash the cabinet itself with water mixed with vinegar in a 1:1 ratio. If you notice mold, then pour 1 tbsp. l. bleach per 1 liter of water and wipe the shelves and drawers with this solution. To remove mold from items, iron them through a damp cloth or use a steam generator.

How to remove damp smell

Any unpleasant odor can be easily removed with vinegar. Dilute it with water or use it pure. Dampen a cloth with it and wipe all accessible surfaces. Bleach will also do a great job of eliminating the smell of dampness in an apartment. Dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:5 and wipe everything in the room.

Hydrogen peroxide is also effective at removing odors. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray it around the room. Do not apply to painted walls or furniture - the color may fade. Ammonia- another remedy for the smell of dampness. Mix it with water in a 1:1 ratio and wipe all surfaces in the apartment.

Sorbents, such as activated carbon mixed with salt, will help get rid of the unpleasant odor. Sprinkle the product into bowls and place it around the apartment. Change the mixture every few days. In addition, you can mask the unpleasant odor using essential oils. Add them to the sorbent or periodically light the aroma lamp.

You can get rid of the smell of dampness in your apartment, but it is better not to allow this to happen. Ventilate your apartment regularly and open the bathroom door at night. In autumn and spring, during rainy periods, turn on the heaters for a while. And never put wet things in a closet.

Everyone dreams of a cozy and comfortable home. But even the most modern apartments are not immune to the appearance of mold due to too high levels of humidity in the premises. You can cope with the problem using effective folk methods and industrial means.

Causes of dampness

The normal level of humidity in an apartment is no more than 60%. During the hot summer, this figure can be reduced to 45%. It is under such conditions that a person will feel as comfortable as possible. But if it is high, optimal conditions for the development of dampness, and therefore fungus.

High levels of indoor humidity can cause fungus

The reason for the increased level of air humidity in residential premises may be:

• poor ventilation;
• damage water pipes and improperly installed home plumbing;
• regular drying of laundry in residential areas;
• frequent bathing;
• presence of aquariums in the apartment and large quantity indoor plants;
• not insulated inter-wall seams and cracks.

High humidity is also generated during the cooking process. To eliminate this problem, it is often enough to ventilate the room well. But if the ceiling is leaking, getting rid of the dampness will not be so easy.

The appearance of condensation indoors in summer and winter is also facilitated by the installation of plastic windows.

The formation of condensation disrupts the normal microclimate in the apartment

Where does mold appear?

Most often, mold can be found on walls and windows, on the ceiling and floor. Sometimes the fungus is hidden under carpeting, in the pile, behind wallpaper, furniture and decorative objects on the walls, as well as in cabinets and bookshelves. If mold is discovered, immediate action must be taken to prevent the fungus from reproducing and to completely remove it.

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Instructions for reducing humidity in an apartment or private house

1. One of the simplest ways to effectively combat dampness in rooms is regular ventilation.

   

   Good room ventilation helps remove excess moisture

2. It is also necessary to take care to isolate sources of dampness. If a wall in a room becomes damp due to a problem with the plumbing or sewer pipes, it is necessary to take measures to eliminate damage, which will allow the wall to dry out over time. But if dampness in a private house occurs due to close proximity groundwater, the only way to solve the problem is to insulate the walls and foundation with waterproof materials, which can be purchased in specialized construction stores. In some cases, it is advisable to organize additional heating of the room, which will dry out damp corners and prevent further development of the fungus.

   

   Additional heating of the room will reduce humidity and dry damp areas walls and floors

3. To find out the reason why the walls of your home are covered with moisture, you can use this method: attach to inner surface tape the walls plastic sheet 50 cm long, remove it after a few days and check the condition of the surface underneath it. If it is dry, the cause of mold is the high level of humidity in the room. If it is wet, then the reason lies in water seeping through the wall. You can get rid of this problem using special water-repellent paints or plaster, which contains silicone or synthetic latex.

   

   To prevent dampness inside, these products are also applied to external walls. In some cases, it is advisable to carry out complex repair work.

4. Water-repellent paints and plasters will protect walls from fungus Owners of private houses should remember that earthen floors are excellent conductors of moisture. For this reason, it is advisable to cover them polymer materials

   

   or concrete.

5. Cracks must be removed using solutions that harden upon contact with a moist environment. A plaster solution is used for the walls. When sealing defects located at the junctions of walls and floors, epoxy materials are usually used.

   

   High-quality sealing of cracks will prevent the appearance of fungus in an apartment and private house

6. Causes of excessive humidity inside wooden buildings- poorly caulked seams between logs and insufficient ventilation.

   

   You can cope with the problem by using special antiseptic preparations and bleaches that effectively remove fungus, for example, Bioshield, Neomid, Remmers or Prosept.

7. Sealing the seams between the logs and treating the wood with special compounds will prevent the appearance of dampness inside the house In apartments located in houses made of bricks, foam blocks and aerated concrete, with elevated level humidity, it is advisable to use dehumidifiers. Such devices are ideal for destroying excess moisture

   

   in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens.

Air dehumidifiers will cope with excess moisture in any living space

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• Often unwanted moisture accumulates under linoleum. It is there that all the conditions are created for the development of mold, which is almost impossible to get rid of completely and the coating has to be changed. In this case, it is advisable to follow important recommendations:
• Under no circumstances should old materials be laid on floors affected by mold;
• the fungus often spreads to the walls, so you should cut off the lower part of the wallpaper adjacent to the baseboards;

When installing new linoleum, it is advisable to treat it with antifungal drugs.

To remove fungus under linoleum, you need to change the floor covering

• If mold has formed under the wallpaper, you need to clean the surface of black spots using one of the solutions:
• from washing powder and chlorine (1–2 tablespoons of chlorine and 30–50 g of powder) - dilute the dry mixture with 3 liters of cool water, not forgetting to use protective equipment in the form of gloves and a respirator.

from ½ bar of laundry soap, 100 g of soda and 5 liters of water. Armed with a few clean rags and a sponge, clean the walls and dry them with household heater or infrared device

1. Then you need to apply an antifungal drug, for example, Furacilin or Nystatin.
2. Dissolve 4-6 tablets well in 0.5 liters of hot water.
3. Add another 3–5 liters of water.
4. Treat the walls of the room with the solution. Instead of these drugs, you can also use copper sulfate.
5. Apply primer for wallpapering. When choosing a suitable composition, you should pay attention to products containing antifungal substances.

The formation of fungus under wallpaper is a common problem in rooms with high level humidity

Mold on plastic windows

If mold has formed on plastic windows and slopes, you should act immediately.

1. Remove visible fungal stains using water solution bleach in a ratio of 5:1.
2. Treat windows with ready-made antifungal compounds (Vincents, TEX, Polyline, Dufa) or made independently.

You can make remedies at home using the following recipes:

• 0.2 liters of boric and 70% acetic acid per 1 liter of water;
• 100 g of sodium fluoride and copper sulfate per 1 liter of water;
• 100 ml of copper sulfate and household bleach per 1 liter of water.

The selected composition must be applied to the surface plastic frames and slopes with a brush. To avoid the recurrence of mold, it is recommended to use waterproofing mastics rubber based.

Using such means, you can provide surfaces with a waterproof coating.

Don't forget about protective equipment - gloves and a mask. After completing the treatment, ventilate the room for 40 minutes.

Plastic windows without ventilation systems often cause the appearance of fungus and mold

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Mold in the bathroom If mold appears in the bathroom, you also cannot do without treating the surfaces with antifungal compounds. If fungus has formed on the ceiling, it should be removed along with the plaster, removing sealant and paint from the affected areas. After completion of the work, it is necessary to make sure that the pipes and faucets are not leaking, and to eliminate any damage. Joints

plastic parts

can be treated with sealant.

1. Home remedies to combat fungus and dampness indoors
2. In addition to industrial compounds, effective and inexpensive home-made products can be used to combat fungus.
3. Take 0.5 kg of laundry soap, grate and dissolve in 5 liters of water. Boil the resulting mixture and cool it. In warm summer weather, apply several coats with a brush.
4. soap solution

on moldy walls without wallpaper. Then cover them with a composition prepared from 100 g of alum and 6 liters of water. You can deal with dampness using calcium chloride, placing it in the corners. For reuse, and then ceiling. Suitable as a replacement charcoal and quicklime. However, when using this method, care should be taken to ensure that these substances are not accessible to children or pets.

Mold prevention

1. To prevent mold growth, monitor indoor humidity levels using a hydrometer.
2. Ensure good ventilation and sufficient sunlight.
3. Use fans in the bathroom and kitchen, regularly check the draft in ventilation shafts, and monitor the condition of plumbing fixtures, especially at their connections.
4. Seal cracks in walls and floors.
5. When carrying out major repairs, use mineral-based materials that allow you to more effectively regulate the level of humidity in the premises.
6. Take care of high-quality waterproofing.
7. Regularly inspect the plastic seals on PVC windows, check their suitability and replace them in a timely manner.
8. At the first appearance of condensation, promptly eliminate the cause of its formation.

Simple and affordable methods will help eliminate excess moisture in the premises, thereby preventing the development of harmful fungus. When using a variety of products and formulations, do not forget about safety measures that can protect your health. Regular preventive measures will minimize the risk of mold reoccurring in your home.

Constant problems with hair styling, wooden furniture deteriorating, new books and notebooks literally rotting just yesterday, and mold has even appeared on the wallpaper? The reason for this is high humidity in the apartment. Dampness in your home can cause not only damaged furniture and wallpaper, but also chronic diseases lungs, which are very difficult to cure.

In conditions of humidity above normal, the immune system functions worse than under normal conditions, and even a common cold can turn into a huge problem with a number of ensuing complications. Fungal organisms, which multiply much faster in humid air, can cause many skin diseases, rashes and allergies. It is especially difficult for children and the elderly in such conditions. In order not to spend a lot of money on medicines and doctors, you need to monitor the dampness in the apartment from the very beginning. What to do if the dampness in the apartment is much higher than normal, and how to remove it?

• Poor ventilation. Sometimes it's not there at all.
• Miscalculations and shortcomings in the design of the house itself and during its construction.
• Constant flooding of the apartment from neighbors above.
• Use of cheap and low-quality building materials when renovating an apartment. Cheap suspended ceiling, vinyl wallpaper, poor plastic windows that do not allow moisture to pass through, but rather accumulate it, will soon turn your apartment into a sauna.

• In the cold season - low temperature in the apartment itself. We advise you to always heat your room in winter, even if you do not live in it permanently, since one winter for an unheated room is enough to disrupt the usual moisture circulation for a long time.
• Flooded basement. In this case, moisture rises, especially if you live on the first floors of the room. If there is poor ventilation in the room, the dampness will go even higher.
• Water pipes, if they are closed in boxes, can often leak.
• Interwall seams left without appropriate treatment.

Some of these problems should be addressed by your home maintenance staff, and if you notice any of the above, contact the appropriate services.

Other reasons for the increased concentration of flags in the apartment depend on ourselves.

This is primarily laundry, which we often hang in the apartment itself after washing, when there is no room on the balcony. Moreover, if there is already too much moisture in the house, things will not dry out in a few days. They can even grow fungus, so we advise you to approach the issue of hanging laundry in the house more carefully and thoughtfully.

Irrational arrangement household appliances around the house is also a cause of increased dampness. For example, a hood in the kitchen, if there is one of course, which is also important, should neutralize steam from kettles and pots throughout the house, but its range of action is limited. If you boil water in another room, the result will soon be noticeable in the form of mold on the wallpaper.

But it often happens that we have to eliminate the problem (or its harmful consequences) ourselves. To do this, first of all you need to determine where moisture is entering your home. A small piece of glass will do for this. Lean it against the surface of the wall. If after some time there is moisture on it, it means it is penetrating into the house from the outside. In another case, moisture is contained in the walls of the house themselves.

Ways to get rid of dampness

• Buy a dehumidifier. Depending on the power and energy consumption, the price of the equipment will also change. You can buy it at any hardware store. We recommend choosing a dehumidifier that has a humidity sensor. On it you can adjust the heating temperature of the room depending on the amount of moisture in the house to avoid drying out the air in the apartment. If the unit is powerful, it is enough to turn it on just a couple of times a week, and a reduction in the amount of moisture is guaranteed.

• Heat your apartment from time to time. In the case of high humidity, this is a necessary measure. Of course, rooms should not be heated all year round, and sudden temperature changes must be avoided, but heating destroys a lot of fungi and bacteria that spread diseases.
• A necessary condition for the long-term effect of a dehumidifier and regular heating of rooms with high humidity is a constant check of pipes, plumbing and radiators for leaks. Drying up puddles under pipes that will leak again tomorrow, you can spend a fortune on gas and electricity. If there are leaks, call a specialist.
• Regular ventilation is an important condition for combating high humidity. If you are afraid of drafts, try special windows with a micro-ventilation system.

• Older people are also advised to use salt and sugar. They remove moisture perfectly; just place plates of salt around the apartment and a certain part of the moisture will go away. Of course, you won’t get the same effect as from a dehumidifier, but you will have a little more time to raise funds for major repairs.
• Insulating the building, sealing the seams between the panels - if the house is panel - and covering the walls with thermal insulation - is guaranteed to remove moisture from the house.

Choose carefully houseplants. By watering abundantly, for example, tropical plants– you thereby increase the humidity in the apartment, since a certain amount of moisture evaporates. The best choice– cacti, they absorb moisture from the air and need to be watered very little. By doing this, you will help yourself remove excess dampness.

If you still decide to make a major renovation in your apartment, pay attention to materials with a mineral base. They do not create a greenhouse effect, while most moisture is absorbed. Materials behave completely differently latex based, the use of which in an apartment with high humidity is not recommended. Be careful when choosing windows. In the cold season, they can fog up, collecting moisture on the surface, which also negatively affects the overall microclimate of the apartment.

How to remove the smell of dampness from your home?

• Ventilate the room as often as possible - best in warm and dry weather, when there is no rain or other precipitation.
• Take the time to check and clean the ventilation system, check the draft, and be sure to inspect all plumbing fixtures for leaks.
• How more economical option dehumidifier - installation of air conditioning. Among the functions there should also be air drying, although not so powerful.
• Use a hood while cooking, this is guaranteed to reduce the presence of excess moisture in the house.
• During the cold season, an additional heater will also help. This is especially suitable for cold apartments.

We hope that our tips on how to overcome dampness in an apartment will help you. Finally, it is worth saying that if you think that in this case you can get by with a simple air freshener, airing it once every few days, or placing vessels with salt around the house, you will not get any effect. You need to approach this issue seriously, otherwise you risk not only the improvement of your apartment, but also the health of your relatives and loved ones.