Oh Good: Apparently Opening Windows After Showering Isn't Always A Good Idea

Window condensationAs the cold, damp weather settles in, you might want to start thinking about airing your home out more often to prevent mould. That’s because condensation – a common cause behind the issue – happens when warm air, like the steam from a shower, meets a colder surface, like your morning window pane.This is why German “stoßlüften”, or shock ventilation, can help to banish those pesky spores, especially in areas like the kitchen and bathroom. But according to Sam Tamlyn, Managing Director at Shutter Store, this might be a bad idea. Why might it not be wise to open your window after a shower?Tamlyn says that keeping a pane ajar might accidentally interrupt the airflow of your bathroom’s fan. “Opening the bathroom window after a shower can reduce the effectiveness of your extractor fan and create cross-drafts that spread moisture,” the window expert said. ″Instead, focus on wiping down surfaces and letting your fan do its job. Understanding how ventilation works is key to keeping mould at bay.”Some experts recommend leaving the fan on while you shower and for half an hour afterwards.Of course, this only works if you have a functioning extractor fan. If not, opening a window for at least 10 minutes after a shower is key to preventing moisture build-up, which can quickly lead to mould.You should close the door after a showerThe South Oxfordshire District Council says that you should keep your bathroom door shut after a steamy shower, too. This, they say, ensures “the moist air goes out of the window and not into the rest of your home”. Still, there are benefits to opening your windows at other times of day, especially on dryer days. It can help to reduce humidity levels overall, which is key to preventing mould and damp growth in the future (ten short minutes a day ought to be enough to help keep the moisture at bay). Related...Got Mould? Here's How 'Burping' Your Home Can HelpThis Bread Bag Trick Can Keep Loaves Mould-Free For LongerThis German Secret To Banishing Mould Is Completely Free

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