Has the humidity and dampness in your home been worrying you lately? Due to the wet wintery weather and temperature reducing recently, the weather is colder outside and warmer on the inside, this can result in moist air that causes condensation on the windows and its likely to cause humidity in your home, which can lead to an even bigger (and costly) problem - mould.

I find especially living in apartments its a lot more common for this to happen as there are less windows and ventilation. So keep reading for my tips!

Signs of high humidity levels in your home

- Condensation on the windows.

- Mould begins to grow on windows, in the corners of walls, or on the ceiling and in the bathroom.

- Water stains on walls or ceilings.

- Slight smell of mildew or musty odors.

Not to worry, there are things you can do to prevent excess moisture. 

How to reduce moisture: 

- Turning on your kitchen range hood when cooking and boiling water.

- Adequate air flow, opening windows especially when the dryer and heating are on.

- Use a dehumidifier.

- I love house plants but having a lot of water loving plants can also cause high humidity levels, all the more reason to ventilate the home.

- My secret weapon is the Hippo moisture tubs. These are amazing and so affordable, plus they are small and compact so you can even keep one in your car! I usually keep one in the wardrobe and near my window sills etc. or small spaces like a bathroom or laundry cupboard. You can purchase these from Woolworths, however Bunnings also stock other brands such as Sunfresh which are as equally affordable and work just as well.