My bedroom has humidity problems. Some mould but mainly smelly cloths on drawers, wardrobe, especially those touching the floor.Need to keep washing them every few months. This problem only occurs in the bedroom. The humidity level is at 90%. Do i need an extractor fan to improve ventilation (but double glazing already has trickle vents) or a dehumidifier? New purpose built flat, 13 years old.
2007-10-12 12:19:17 · 8 answers · asked by mauilina 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
A dehumidifier would help but you need to get to the bottom of what's causing the dampness. Is there a chance you have a leak somewhere else in the flat like under the bath? I know someone who's flat was terribly damp with mould as you have described and it was a leaking pipe under the bath that had just seeped under the floor and into every room of the flat. It had been like it for over a year and they had to move out while it was all put right. I hope you don't have to go to such lengths and hope you find out the cause.
2007-10-12 12:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by JP32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bedroom is the equivalent of living in the tropics and obviously has bad ventilation. I would have someone come around and check out what can be done, and extractor may be the answer.
In the interim period buy up big packs of bi-carbonate soda and place them in your cupboards, draws any where in the room. The bi-carb will absorb the excess water in the cupboards etc. which should help keep mould/smell level down. You will need to keep an eye on it as it will become liquid as it absorbs the moisture and dissolves.
Try to keep your cupboards and draws open as much as possible and let fresh air into the room as much as possible. And keep things off the floor as much as possible.
2007-10-12 12:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by sag_kat2chat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to open the window and leave it open and get some fresh air in. Also treat the mould with something that will get rid of it and prevent it returning. The mould is a serious health risk and could give you all sorts of respiratory problems. I think your room needs a lot more ventilation.
2007-10-13 07:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by happy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the landlord will not respond to correcting this issue at the very least by providing a dehumidifier. Then I suggest calling the board of health stating that there is excessive mold, and just through this out there you think some of the fuzzy stuff on the ceiling is asbestos. Which in your case is NOT true, but in order to get them to come out you have to a have a smoking gun to make them come out. And no 79% is NOT good for your health, it can cause respiratory problems and combine that with mold and you can very, very sick. No to scare you but this needs addressed asap. Good luck.
2016-05-22 03:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is extremely bad for your health you can get respiratiry problems as well as a pain in the behind from all the washing u need a proper building inspection and make sure you have air vents at least try leave ur window cracked a little
2007-10-12 12:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by VIJACK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the following site, most interesting.
Condensation
... glass in a living room or bedroom, you're approaching the humidity danger level. ... excessive humidity in my present home and control window condensation? ...www.mayfairwindow.com/About Condensation.html
2007-10-12 23:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave a window open ..and the bedroom door
2007-10-12 22:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dehumidifier
2007-10-12 12:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by less 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋