Dry your shower
To prevent humidity from settling in your bathroom, the first thing to do after using your shower area or your bathtub is to dry them. Yes, it can seem very tedious! However, this will allow you to greatly reduce the humidity in your bathroom. Don’t worry, it’s not that bad, just pass the squeegee or a cloth on the walls to remove the droplets. You will see that you will then save cleaning time, as this will prevent the formation of lime deposits, soapy products, etc. On the other hand, remember not to leave the damp cloth in the bathroom.
leave the door open
To allow humid air to escape into other rooms, it is important that your bathroom remains open or at least ajar. Depending on where this room is located, this may not be the most obvious solution, but it is paramount. Indeed, once the door is closed, the humidity is blocked in your bathroom and this is where the problems related to humidity, which we mentioned at the very beginning, will be able to settle.
Make air currents
As you don’t have neither window nor VMC to ventilate your bathroom, you will have to find another solution to ventilate this room. To do this, you can bet on the windows of the other rooms of your house to create drafts which will benefit your bathroom, because this draft will allow the evacuation of the air laden with humidity. Consider using door stops to prevent the doors from slamming shut.
Carry out regular cleaning
In the bathroom, bacteria, mold, but also dust tend to accumulate. It is therefore important to carry out very regular cleaning of this part. Similarly, force yourself to clean the joints at least once a week to prevent them from blackening, which is a sign of mold. It is important to remember that these molds are harmful to health. To sanitize the joints, simply rub them with white vinegar, silver stone or lemon juice. This will prevent you from seeing unsightly marks appear. Once the joints have been cleaned, don’t forget to wipe down with a cloth to dry the surfaces again.
Don’t neglect your shower curtain
If you have a shower curtain, it too requires your full attention and, there too, the mold must be hunted down. Indeed, this practical solution, as well as inexpensive and easy to install, tends to clog and mold quickly. The reason for this is that moisture and soap scum accumulate there. Here are some tips to keep it longer:
- Maintain it regularly to keep it clean and healthy. If it is suitable for washing in the washing machine, it will be all the more simple.
- After showers or baths, remember to leave it unfolded to allow it to dry faster.
- You can also give a rough wipe to dry it off at the end of your shower.
- For simplicity, it is possible to opt for a shower screen.
Do not dry clothes in the bathroom
For reduce ambient humidity in the bathroomit is important to make a habit of do not dry your laundry in it, as this would inevitably lead to an increase in the degree of humidity in this piece. It is best to dry it outside if you have a balcony, for example, in a room that can be more easily ventilated or in a clothes dryer if you have one. Likewise for your towels and bathrobes, avoid leaving them in the bathroom while they are still damp: dry them in another room or consider buying a towel dryer.
Use an air dehumidifier
the air dehumidifier can also be a solution to help you keep a pleasant room, because it will allow you to reduce the humidity level who reigns there. There are different models from 50 €. Be sure to choose a quality model that will meet your needs. However, this is more of a one-time fix and if your bathroom has major moisture issues, finding a more permanent solution is recommended.
Install a VMC
If your bathroom has neither a window nor VMC, the best thing to do is still to call on a professional who will suggest installation of controlled mechanical ventilation. It is the healthiest and most effective solution to combat humidity in the bathroom. Indeed, this device makes it possible to evacuate the stale air and thus limits the problems caused by humidity.