Window open? This is how you get rid of the condensation

Do your windows fog up every morning when you wake up?

The formation of water droplets is not without danger.

Mold can form.

Due to the colder season and the

, droplets often form on the windows.

This condensation can also be an indication that the

risk of

* in your four walls is increased.

But why are the water droplets created and what can be done about it?

Can education be prevented?

Causes of condensation on the windows

Condensation on the window occurs when there is

and a large

in a room

.

If the warm air in the room hits a cold window, the moisture condenses and forms water droplets.

The glass on the lower window frame and in the corners is particularly affected.

Since the

than normal room temperature, condensation occurs more frequently during this time of the year.

Follow the tarnished windows

The water droplets on the windows can have devastating consequences.

On the one hand,

form, on the other hand, wooden window frames can be

affected

by

due to the increased amount of water and the high humidity

.

Condensation and mold growth: take preventive measures

To prevent condensation and an increased risk of mold, it is advisable

to take

measures.

There are two preventive measures that you can easily implement to protect your home and your loved ones from damage to health:

• Setting the heating correctly

  : A common mistake in many households is that the heating is not set correctly.

  The most effective way to heat is to keep the

  temperatures in the rooms as constant as possible

  .

  That doesn't mean that every room should have the same temperature.

  On the contrary,

  bedrooms

  should have a temperature of around

  18 degrees Celsius

  .

  Whereas in

  bathrooms and living rooms

  an average temperature of

  22 degrees Celsius

  is advisable.

  In the

  basement

  , the temperature should

  not drop below 15 degrees Celsius

  fall.

  Otherwise the floor will cool down too much and disturb the equilibrium between room temperature and humidity.

• Correct ventilation

  : The most important means of preventing the formation of condensation and mold is correct ventilation.

  You should

  ventilate at least three times a day for about five minutes

  .

  In this way, the room air circulates and is completely replaced once.

  Rooms that you do not use every day should also be ventilated regularly.

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.

Condensation has already formed - what to do?

Don't panic, a little condensation on the window is quite normal.

However, it is recommended that you

the water thoroughly with a

.

In addition, if there is a large amount of water droplets, you should open the affected windows wide and ventilate them for ten minutes.

Another important measure in the fight against condensation and mold formation is preventing additional moisture.

your

.

If you don't have a dryer, it is best to hang your laundry on the balcony or on the clothesline in the garden.

At least as long as the outside temperature has not yet fallen below zero.

If condensation occurs more and more, a

recommended.

This is a measuring instrument that determines the humidity in a room.

Use a guideline value of

a guide

.

If your premises permanently exceed this value, you should consider purchasing a dehumidifier.

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.

Window panes misting up on the inside: You can do that

Once water droplets have formed between the window panes, they remain permanently steamed up.

Good insulation is therefore no longer guaranteed and you should replace the affected

soon as possible

Then you can get rid of the condensation quickly, provided you follow the advice given.