High humidity: how to get rid of it

Air humidifiers

The easiest way to increase the humidity in your room is to buy a humidifier. There are cheap ceramic humidifiers on sale that resemble piggy banks: they are made in the form of hollow figures with a slot. The holes are usually narrow, so 2 humidifiers are hung on each battery.

An example of a humidifier

Water is poured into them, which evaporates under the influence of heat from the battery. To make the room smell pleasant, add a few drops of essential oil to the water.

If you feel like it, you can make your own humidifier from a plastic bottle. A long narrow hole is cut in its wall through which water will evaporate. The bottle is horizontally attached to the battery. To make a homemade humidifier look more aesthetically pleasing, it is painted with paints or decorated in the decoupage style.

But your best bet is to buy an electric humidifier. Modern models are truly "smart" devices. They turn on only when the humidity level drops below the set limit, signal if the tank runs out of water. You can program the device to turn on and off at a predetermined time.

How to reduce indoor humidity

Identify the source of dampness in your home and take steps to eliminate it. You can dry the air in the apartment with the help of specialists:

• call a plumber;
• call a repairman or install a high-quality heating system;
• order wall insulation from the outside;
• order the repair and installation of window panels;
• hire a craftsman to repair or install a high-quality hood;
• call the master to seal the seams or cracks.

You are able to eliminate other reasons and dry the air in the room yourself:

• make frequent ventilation;
• dry your laundry on the balcony or outside;
• buy an air dryer;
• buy desiccant tablets;
• buy an additional device for heating the room;
• if possible, allow natural sunlight to illuminate the room.

Do you know what the optimal humidity should be in a nursery? If not, here's a helpful article on the topic. And we also have a detailed article on the norms of humidity in the apartment.

Other ways to humidify dry air

If it is difficult to breathe due to the dry air in the apartment, you need to ventilate the room every 3-4 hours by opening the window for at least 5-10 minutes. Wet cleaning should be done at least 1-2 times a week.

Sometimes there are strange tips to boil water and put a pot with it indoors: the steam will humidify the air. Unfortunately, the steam is more likely to settle in droplets of "dew" on the varnished surfaces and wallpaper. If you practice the procedure constantly, the air is unlikely to become much more humid, but the veneer on the furniture will warp, and a fungus will appear on the walls. In addition, a container with boiling water can be accidentally turned over and burned.

Bowls of cold water are also not the best option. Kitchenware in the room spoils the interior.

The “valuable” advice to hang wet towels on hot radiators falls into the same category. The fabric that dries on the battery smells unpleasant, and yellow stripes form on it. These towels are unhygienic to use.

If you don't want to buy an air humidifier, there are several civilized ways to increase the humidity level in the room without damaging the interior:

• plant plants that evaporate a lot of moisture;
• have fish in an open aquarium;
• put a vessel filled with hydrogel in the room;
• purchase a decorative fountain.

Plants that evaporate moisture

The "champion" in moisture evaporation is undoubtedly Cyperus. Its main advantage is its horizontal root system. Cyperus can be planted both in a tiny shallow bowl and in a large wide container. Hibiscus, dracaena, indoor linden, and various ficuses also moisturize the air well.

Fish in an open aquarium

An open aquarium effectively humidifies the air, but caring for fish is not an activity for the lazy and faint of heart. Fish often get sick, require special care, they need to be protected from other pets. Contact with fish food can trigger allergies.

Hydrogel

The hydrogel looks very impressive, there is no hassle with it. It is enough to fill a vase with hydrogel and pour water. The drier the air, the faster the water evaporates.

Hydrogel

How does a dehumidifier work

There are several types of indoor dehumidifiers. They differ in principle of operation and design features:

• evaporative - driving streams of moist air through the evaporator, it returns it dehumidified back to the room, and excess moisture flows into the tank;
• adsorptive - the air passes through the adsorbent, which absorbs excess moisture, in parallel, with the help of hot air, the adsorbent dehumidification process takes place. The air comes out back not only dry, but also purified;
• assimilation - takes moist air masses from the room and throws them out into the atmosphere.

Dehumidifiers

conclusions

In conclusion, I would like to say that in any room where there is high humidity, there must be a freshener. After all, high humidity causes significant damage to human health, while also creating discomfort. But in everything it is necessary to look for a middle ground. After all, too dry air causes a cough in humans. Therefore, it is necessary to use a dehumidifier in moderation. We hope that these recommendations will help you cope with such a problem as high humidity in the apartment.

How dehumidifying tablets work

The kit consists of an absorbent tablet that fits into a special holder. A tablet of numerous crystals that absorb excess moisture from the air, they are placed in a plastic case.

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During operation, the tablet works as an adsorbent that absorbs liquid from air masses. Subsequently, the moisture is transformed into a saline solution, which flows into a reservoir to drain the accumulated liquid.

This entire structure must be placed on a flat surface at a distance of at least 10 cm from the nearest wall. Do not install it near a heat source. It is recommended to choose places that are not accessible to children and pets. One device is enough for a room up to 20 m².

Desiccant tablets

Air-drying tablets also effectively counteract the spread of fungal mold spores, eliminate the effect of condensation on the surfaces of windows, walls, and household items. Eliminate the unpleasant odor of dampness in the house. Change the tablets every 2-3 months, after they are completely dissolved.

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Use absorbent tablets in areas most prone to condensation - bathroom, kitchen, garage, attic and basement. The use of a drying device in these "hazardous" areas will be most effective.

Moisture rate

The optimal humidity level is considered to be 60%.In the summertime, the humidity level can reach up to 45%. Measure the humidity in rooms using a hygrometer. If an air conditioner is installed in the apartment, then it is necessary to carefully monitor the humidity indicators. An operating air conditioner will greatly reduce the humidity level, which is also harmful to human health. Many people prefer to dry their clothes indoors during the winter season, which significantly increases the amount of moisture in the air. Therefore, after such procedures, airing in the apartment is mandatory. The structures of residential buildings with high humidity are often deformed and destroyed. Structures made of stone and concrete crumble, metal structures corrode, and wooden structures rot faster. An effective waterproofing system will protect the structure from premature failure. Humidity on all surfaces of the house - ceiling, walls, glass windows - contributes to the appearance of condensation: wet spots appear, an unpleasant odor and mold appear, furniture and household appliances fail. Therefore, it is often necessary to make repairs, get rid of old things and or restore their appearance.

There are many ways to dry indoor air on your own, including:

• frequent airing;
• high-quality exhaust system;
• fan installation;
• heater application;
• use of climatic equipment.

How professional equipment works to dehumidify indoor air

The surest way to get rid of annoying dampness in your home is to get and buy a professional dehumidifier. Especially when the other methods did not have the proper effect.

There are two types of professional dehumidifiers:

• stationary dehumidifier - it is installed on the wall, in the future it will be impossible to move it, so choose the right place for fastening;

Stationary dryer

• portable - it is not attached to the surface, it is easy to use and mobile, it has a small size, so it is easy to move it to the required room.

Portable dehumidifier

Purpose, principle of operation and types of air dryers

When deciding how to dry the air in the room, you can follow the path of least resistance and regularly ventilate or turn on the heaters. But these traditional methods have disadvantages:

• heaters burn out oxygen, can dry out the air;
• when ventilating, you can run humid air from the street into the room;
• opening windows during a cold period leads to heat loss;
• drafts can harm both people and production.

Devices for air dehydration are a modern way of dealing with excess moisture. They are classified according to several criteria shown in the table:

Application area	Principle of operation	Design features
industrial

household

assimilation

stationary

For housing, air dryers are chosen by people living in regions with a humid climate, in addition, devices are necessary for inhabitants of basements and attics, where the microclimate is also more “wet”. If earlier dehumidifiers were used for a private house, today they can increasingly be found in a high-rise apartment. At industrial facilities, air dehumidifiers are installed:

• in rooms where the production process is going on, requiring a certain level of humidity;
• in warehouses, archive rooms, elevators;
• in museum halls, storerooms, libraries;
• in health care institutions;
• in gyms, bath and pool complexes, water parks;
• at construction sites.

A modern range of devices allows you to purchase a dehumidifier for any need on a different budget. In addition, you can design a desiccant with your own hands.

Fact! A self-assembled dehumidifier can reduce indoor humidity by 7-9%.

Do-it-yourself dehumidifier for an apartment

Why do you need to buy an air dehumidifier, if you can independently and quite easily construct it from improvised means and at home.

The first way

1. Arm yourself with glass or plastic containers with a volume of 0.5 liters.
2. Next, pour ordinary salt into the container, about half.
3. To eliminate unpleasant odors in your home, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the salt.
4. Place these containers in areas most prone to high humidity.
5. Change damp salt as needed.

Second way

1. Take two 2 liter bottles.
2. Cut the first bottle in half; you need both halves.
3. Carefully make two holes in the lower half with a red-hot sharp object for future air release.
4. Then fill the container with silica gel, a filler used for cat litter.
5. Take the top half without the lid and close the throat hole with a bandage folded in several parts.
6. With the neck down, place the top on the bottom.
7. Cut off the bottom of the second bottle.
8. Place a small fan from the computer processor into the opening so that it draws air into the bottle through the neck and passes it through the desiccant.
9. Put this bottle with the neck up on the first one, secure the structure with electrical tape.

The dehumidifier is now ready for use. After a couple of days, the filler must be replaced with a new one or dried under the influence of high temperatures.

Prevention

So that residents do not have to worry about how to remove dampness on the walls, it is important to know effective ways to prevent its appearance. It is enough to take a number of simple measures:

• Air the room for at least 10-15 minutes every day, creating a draft;
• Dry linen only on the balcony or outside;
• Equip a ventilation system in the kitchen;
• Use air filters - models equipped with a non-filter are preferable;
• Install air conditioners in combination with fungicidal filters against mold fungi;
• Do not overuse wet cleaning.

It is definitely not so easy to remove the fungus from dampness on the walls. It often reappears from disputes that have survived processing in the depths of the floor structure.

It is not so difficult to ensure your own health and safety of your home. To do this, it is quite enough to follow the basic rules for the care of the premises. And if mold appears, in no case should the problem be left to chance.

High humidity in the living space affects the objects in the room, as well as the wallpaper that covers the surfaces. But this is not so important, the most important thing is that it affects human health. Therefore, it is very important to get rid of high humidity in the room in time, today we will talk about this at.

How to determine if the moisture content in the room is increased?

First of all, this can negatively affect the human skin, a rash can appear, and allergies and some other unpleasant diseases can also appear. In addition, humidity can develop chronic diseases in a person. First of all, children will suffer from this, because they have very weak immunity. Elderly people may also suffer, since the immunity of the uni is also weak. In addition to health problems, you may notice that newspapers or magazines are deteriorating soon. The smell of mold may appear in the apartment, which will soon permeate all furniture and even clothes. Well, in the end, food is lost faster than it should be, these are sure signs of high humidity.

In order to avoid various problems that will surely arise due to high humidity in the room, you need to start getting rid of it as soon as possible.

1. The first and most important reason for the appearance of humidity is very poor ventilation. 2.It also often happens that neighbors living on the floor above often flood you. 3. Unaddressed inter-wall joints can be a problem. 4. If the basement is flooded in a residential building, this fact will also affect the moisture content in the apartment. 5. Damaged water pipes. 6. The kitchen appliances are not installed correctly.

Often, workers from the home management company have to deal with the increased moisture content.

But, usually, they do not immediately begin to fight the dampness. So the initiative is often taken by apartment owners. The most important thing is to determine where the moisture is coming from, for this you need to take a piece of glass and attach it tightly to the wall. After a while, remove the glass, if the place where the glass was applied turns out to be wet, then moisture comes from the street, and if it is dry, then the source is in the apartment.

1. The most effective way to deal with it is to install a dehumidifier, which is not a scarce commodity and is not so expensive. The price of such an installation directly depends on the power of the unit, and the efficiency, accordingly, depends on the power. 2. Also, ordinary batteries installed in almost every apartment will help to cope with humidity. Let them work in the cold season, the main thing is not to allow the temperature in the room to change dramatically. 3. In order for the equipment to work as efficiently as possible, carefully examine the entire room, or rather the pipes for leaks. 4. If you ventilate the apartment, there will be no dampness either. 5. Since salt or sugar absorb moisture, you can get rid of it with their help, but this is not at all an effective method, and besides, it is inconvenient.

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Combating high humidity indoors

The first step in the baths is to choose indoor plants that do not require a lot of water.

In the case of repairs in an apartment, the choice should fall on mineral-based materials, they will greatly help with regulating the required level of humidity in the apartment.

Also, in the cold season, glass is a source of moisture, they sweat, they need to be monitored. The main thing is to get rid of the main source of moisture.

In this article, you will learn about the main causes of dampness in an apartment or house. We will also talk about how to eliminate these causes and restore the normal microclimate of the home. You will learn about traditional and state-of-the-art methods for solving the problem of air dehumidification.

With the change of seasons, almost all owners are faced with increased humidity due to melting snow. The range of negative phenomena is great: from mild discomfort to "crying" walls and mold. Let's consider some of the most popular cases and causes of dampness in living quarters, as well as ways to combat this unpleasant phenomenon.

Any changes in the microclimate have their own reason, by affecting which, you can change it. Dampness has its own "sources", which the owner may not know about, or not attach importance to them.