When the temperatures drop, the windows “sweat”.
Act quickly to avoid mold and other damage.
These tips will help.
In
winter
the
windows
steam up quickly
, then they “sweat”.
Condensation
can affect people and homes.
Consumers can
do this
against
fogged windows
.
Offenbach - Especially in
winter
, when it is cold outside and cozy and warm in the apartment, a phenomenon that everyone knows - the
windows
mist up and thick
water droplets
form on the edges in particular
.
Condensation on the window can be a problem if it occurs regularly and is ignored.
Mold
or damage to the house are possible consequences.
However, the risk can be minimized with simple tricks.
But how does
condensation
actually come about
on the windows
?
In general, it is about the
humidity
in the room air.
If the air contains more water vapor than it can absorb, the rest of the water condenses.
This is especially the case in cool places in the house because warm air can absorb more moisture than cold air.
Condensation: windows mist up in winter - what you can do about it
The
air humidity in the room
hits the windows, as this is where the temperature difference between inside and outside is greatest, and then cools down there.
Drops of water form.
Windows can
fog up
not only on cold days
, but also when cooking or showering.
Even wet laundry that is dried in the apartment can quickly lead to high humidity.
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Windows are often fogged up, especially in winter.
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However, one should not panic.
To minimize the risk of
mold
in your home, there are a few simple things to consider.
One keyword is regular
intermittent ventilation
.
A supreme discipline of the Germans.
As a result, the cool air mixes with the warmth in the room and the humidity is lower.
So don't tilt the windows for a longer period of time, but rather open one window completely for 10 to 15 minutes to ventilate the entire room.
room | Recommendation: Optimal temperature |
|---|---|
Living area | If possible not more than 20 ° C |
kitchen | 18 ° C |
bedroom | 17 ° C |
(Source: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de) |
Drops of water on the window: Intermittent ventilation helps with temperature differences
Cross ventilation
is even better,
i.e. opening
windows on opposite sides of the apartment or house.
This is particularly useful in the morning or after a
shower
.
However, the heating should be switched off beforehand.
If the drops do not disappear completely when you ventilate them, you can also
help
with an absorbent
cloth
and dry the windows.
It also
makes sense
that the
heater is
right by the window.
Because they can also compensate for the temperature difference.
A so-called
hygrometer
is also useful for monitoring the humidity in the apartment.
The devices make it easy to keep an eye on the air humidity and thus
prevent the formation of mold
.
(svw)
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