We all suffer with humidity in New Zealand and things just seem to get worse in winter. We feel the need to keep heaters on all the time to keep rooms dry, or have to cope with the cold breeze to keep windows open, which often can result in more moisture inside the house due to the constant rain.<\/p>\n
On top of the damp weather, pretty much everything we do causes moisture inside the house*: cooking can add up to 3 litres; washing and drying clothes inside can add 5 litres of moisture per load; breathing (yes, that\u2019s right) produces 0.2 litres an hour per person; and showering adds an average of 1.5 litres per person per day.<\/p>\n
In the shower case, a home with 4 people would have 6 litres of moisture being released into the air daily. To prevent this, the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) recommends putting a lid on the shower box \u2013 also known as Showerdome\u00ae – to avoid dampness in the bathroom and adjacent rooms.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t stop breathing to avoid releasing moisture, but there are other small changes you can adopt to make your home dry and warm. Have a look at the recommendations by the EECA and the Ministry of Health:<\/p>\n
Check out more useful suggestions to tackle moisture in the house by the EECA here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Information from NZ Herald<\/a><\/p>\n