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Without us noticing it, a lot of moisture enters our house. This moisture is released by breathing and sweating, by plants in the house and by cooking, washing dishes and showering. All that moisture can cause damp spots and mold in the house. And that is not healthy. It also takes a lot of energy to heat a damp house.
Because prevention is better than cure, we have listed a number of tips for you via the video and text below:
Open all ventilation grilles in the house 24 hours a day. Because fresh air can flow in, the air in the house is a lot healthier.
Ventilation alone is not enough. That is why it is important to open a window for at least 15 minutes every day and air your home. Especially in the bedrooms when you get up. But also when you are cooking.
When cooking, set the extractor hood to the highest setting. If you have mechanical ventilation (with a motor), set it to at least position 3. And keep the lids on the pans.
Do you have a thermostat in your home? Set the thermostat to 19 degrees during the day. In the evening when you go to sleep or when you are not at home, the heating can be lowered. But not lower than 15 degrees. If it is too cold in the house, you can also have problems with moisture!
While showering, set the (mechanical) ventilation to the highest setting. And keep the bathroom door closed. When you're done showering (or if you don't have mechanical ventilation) open a window so that the humid air doesn't linger. Wipe the walls and floor dry with a squeegee.
Don't have a machine to dry the laundry? Then dry the laundry - if possible - outside on the terrace/balcony or garden. Also in winter.