💧 What Is Condensation?

Condensation is when water in the air turns into tiny drops on windows, walls, floors, clothes or cupboards.
You can’t always see the water in the air, but when the air gets cold, it can’t hold it anymore — and that’s when condensation happens.

❓ What Causes Condensation?

Condensation can happen when:

🌡️ Your home is too cold
🚪 Your home is not aired out (windows and vents are shut)
🧺 Your home is too wet – like drying clothes on radiators or using a tumble dryer without a vent

🦠 Condensation Can Lead to Mould

Here’s how to help stop it:

🔥 Keep the heating on during cold weather
🧽 Wipe windows and sills – don’t dry the cloth on a radiator
🚿 Keep bathroom doors shut and windows slightly open when bathing
👕 Dry clothes outside if you can
🌬️ Make sure your tumble dryer is vented outside
🚫 Avoid using portable gas or oil heaters
📦 Move furniture away from walls so air can flow
🚪 Don’t overfill cupboards – air needs space to move

🕵️ Spotting Damp

Look for:

🟤 Brown stains on walls
📉 Stains low down might mean rising damp
🚰 Leaks from pipes or plumbing

If you think you have damp:

📞 Call us: 01255 686477
📧 Email: HousingRepairs@tendringdc.gov.uk

👷 A surveyor will come to check it out.

📺 Watch our video below for advice about condensation