Top tips for reducing condensation in your home

Many daily activities can lead to a build up of moisture in the air, which can form condensation when it comes into contact with hard surfaces. If left like this, condensation can eventually form damp and mould - but there's lots you can do to stop that from happening, including:

Wiping away condensation when you see it
Ventilating your home regularly by opening windows when weather permits and keeping trickle vents open
Avoiding blocking air bricks or other areas that encourage air to circulate
Truing to keep your home at a consistent temperature - ideally between 18 and 20 degrees, even when you're out
Avoiding drying clothes on radiators and ensuring good ventilation by opening windows and trickle vents when you do dry them
Leaving a slight gap between furniture and walls
Making sure any extractor fans are switched on and working
Trying to keep your bathroom warm before you run a hot tap and only opening a window after you've bathed or showered, and the hot water is gone
Using lids on pans when cooking, opening windows and closing doors where possible
Making sure any tumble dryers are properly fitted