i have tried opening the window, but it does not make any difference.
2007-11-23 02:28:03 · 16 answers · asked by lucyandtj 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A bowl of salt will draw the condensation out of the atmosphere, otherwise put a dehumidifier by the door.
2007-11-23 02:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by squigglekit 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bathrooms are small and the moisture that is in there after a shower/ baths shaving, brushing is quite high and collects up on the ceiling area. Opening a window helps to remove moisture in the lower level and unless kept open for a few hours doesn't rid the room of all. Bathroom are made to keep water and moisture in because of tiles Shower stalls etc. We usually close the door to the room when we are done trapping in the moisture. The best way is to measure the walls and height for the square feet and buy an exhaust fan for the ceiling large enough for exhaust . These fans are rated at C.F.M or cubic feet per minute. Give the sales person your dimensions and make sure the C.F.M is large enough to completely change the air in the room. Sometimes you may have to put the fan on a timer switch and let it run a few minutes longer after leaving the bathroom. Keep the door ajar a little for the air to get in or a Small vent panel in the bottom of door.
2007-11-23 03:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have the money to install an exhaust fan try getting a small box fan and put it in the window when you shower. It will pull the moist air out of the bathroom.
Your other option is to buy a dehumidifier and run it while showering.
2007-11-23 04:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by mike b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A fan certainly would help with the condensation. Keep in mind if you do have an excessive amount of condensation you may end up with a mold problem, so I would get a fan in there soon..GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-11-23 04:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by HAGAR!!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
might be a good idea to get an extraction fan fitted preferably one that is condensation sensitive these run on after the light is switched off for a given time and they do work.
2007-11-24 09:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by steve c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll nearly always get this in a bathroom - even with double glazing in some cases. The hot humid air from the hot water hits the cold glass and condensates.
You can try this old trick to see if it controls it more - RUN the cold tap first and allow the bath to partly fill - then add the hot water - it should cut it down quite a lot
2007-11-23 02:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by jamand 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The bath is supposed to have an exhaust fan to blow out the moist air, but many do not. I solved it by taking short, warm showers instead of long, hot ones. Still get some, though. The Navy shower helps a lot, just turn off the water after you get wet, soap up, and turn it on again to rinse off. Regards, Mike
2007-11-23 02:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mike M. 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you have electric heat in the bathroom, turn it up a notch. If it is cold and dry outside (i.e. winter lol) staple a sheet of plastic over the window. And, most importantly, check to see if your exhaust fan is working correctly. The fan motor might be fine but the exhaust ducting might be restricted or blocked.
2007-11-23 02:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by screaming monk 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
extractor fan, open the windows, heat the bathroom before you use it.
2007-11-24 04:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a dehumidifier, Wikes do some good ones. you will be amazed how much water they can take out of the air, your whole house will feel less damp, and improve heating.
2007-11-26 01:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by matrix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋