When moisture accumulates on windows and furniture due to condensation, it can lead to damage and even mould growth, which can be harmful to one’s health. To prevent this, it’s crucial to identify the underlying cause of the excess moisture in your home.

To help you address this issue, we will provide you with the following information:

1. The factors that contribute to condensation formation
2. The potential health risks associated with condensation
3. Effective ways to prevent condensation from occurring

We will also provide answers to some frequently asked questions on this topic.

What is the cause of condensation on windows?

When the air contains excessive moisture, it can condense on colder surfaces such as windows, creating what we know as condensation. This occurs more frequently when it’s colder outside than inside, and is caused by tiny water droplets in the air colliding and becoming concentrated due to higher humidity levels.

For instance, consider a cold drink in a glass on a hot day. The moisture in the surrounding warm air collides with the cold glass, causing the glass to form beads of water like dew.

This dew point is reached when the water molecules in the air come together due to lower temperatures, causing them to merge into visible liquid on surfaces. This is the point where condensation occurs, as seen on:

1. The mirror in a warm bathroom
2. Kitchen windows when cooking, or
3. Windows when drying clothes indoors.

Condensation can form on any cold surface, particularly in areas where moisture can become trapped, such as windows with curtains or blinds, behind large furniture against a cold wall, even inside a fitted wardrobe on an external wall for example.

How To Stop Condensation In Your Home

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