
Although you can’t see it there is always moisture in the air. Warm air holds much more water vapour than cold air. Modern homes are significant producers of water vapour. An average family of four through activities like washing, cooking and drying clothes can produce as much as 19 litres every 24 hours. This damp can cause mould (mold) or toxic mould (mold) to grow on walls, fabric and furniture which can eventually lead to rotting. It can cause paint to bubble and wallpaper to peel off.
It is very important to be aware of the water vapour produced inside your home and how to reduce its impact. Water vapour can be produced by cooking, bathing, showers and doing laundry. A damp atmosphere in a property can lead to mould (mold) or toxic mould (mold) growth, which is unsightly and unhealthy. Mould (mold) or toxic mould (mold) gives off spores which float in the air and can make conditions such as asthma worse. Ventilation is vital to replace moist, stale air with fresh clean air
PEOPLE |
1 Adult sleeping |
= 70 ml |
GAS/PARAFFIN HEATERS |
3.5 litres of fuel used |
= 4.25 litres |
BATH/SHOWER |
|
= 1 litre |
COOKING |
Family of four |
= 2.6 litres |
WASHING |
Machine load |
= 2 litres |
TUMBLE DRYER |
Machine load |
= 4.25 litres |

A healthy home environment will keep everyone happy and healthy.

Always cover saucepans with lids whilst cooking.

Shut the bathroom door whilst showering or bathing.

Dry laundry outside when possible.
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