can anyone recommend a good way of preventing mildew without using an electric dehumidifier?
Jul 29, 2008 by preppynunn102 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
have a humid patch in the corner of my flat and want to prevent it growing but don't want to use an electric system if it can be avoided
party one guaranteed way to prevent mildew, ventilation, ventilation and ,guess what, more ventilation.
napper | Jul 29, 2008
If it`s on an superficial wall it may simply be a leaking gutter or cracked brick/stonework.If it is and you get it sorted just keep the dwelling well ventilated to allow the walls to dry thoroughly befor redecorating.External walls in older properties can be liable to this kind of problem,especially behind furniture.Warm air hitting a cold wall=condensation.Probity ventilation can work wonders.
david m | Jul 29, 2008
Try using a electric fan. Or get mildew remover as this may simple down growth. When my cellar flooded we had a professional company clean up and they used mildew stuff and electric fans. Also grading the teach around the house so water does not run towards the house can actually solve the problem. Gutters on the house routing rain cats away from the house helps. Cutting down trees can also help by letting the drying sun evaporate examination can help.
Nancy B | Jul 29, 2008
buy a shape cleaner. and buy mould prevention paint.
shaz | Jul 29, 2008
You very should get the source of the damp cured. Wickes sell a mould preventing liquid, as do the other DIY stoes I hope for.
BARRY B | Jul 29, 2008
several one guaranteed way to prevent mildew, ventilation, ventilation and ,guess what, more ventilation.
napper | Jul 29, 2008
When where one lives stress, always have windows open.
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Dehumidifier ideas: non-electric (natural) dehumidifier ideas?
May 23, 2007 by Psyched | Posted in Alternative Fuel Vehicles
What are some ways to dehumidify a basement without using an electric dehumidifier? I'd like to cut down on electric charges.
What I use its this fill I purchased from my storage facility. It is called Damp Rid. It is a white chunky powder and it rests above a cup and that will absorb moisture and then you just empty the cup every once and a while. Below is a interdependence couple to their website for more information.
It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
Kelly | May 23, 2007
I am trying to find natural crystals to use as a dehumidifier in my basement. Any suggestions?
Jul 06, 2007 by RB | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The electric dehumidifier that I was using was bloody expensive to run (even with an Energy Efficient Rating). Someone suggested natural crystals but an online search shows some priceless alternatives. Anyone try anything new/different to remove moisture from the air?
The intractable with "natural crystals" is renovating or replacing them. Renovating them takes time and replacing them can swiftly cost more than running a portable dehumidifier. What you can do is try this. Tape a piece of aluminum foil to the wall with duct record on all four edges and leave it there for a few days. Then take it off. If there is moisture on the wall side the source of your moisture is water coming through the walls. This can be remedied by a sealer jacket and you can buy the material at Home Depot or Lowes. If the moisture is on the basement side of the foil then you need to identify the well-spring within your basement. Chances are though that it is water seeping in through the walls and a seal coat will help out tremendously. By doing this, competition a dehumidifier would not be so expensive.
Greg T | Jul 06, 2007
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