By problem · Air Quality
Start with what's actually annoying you.
- Condensation on windows every morning
Streaming water on glass every morning in winter · Damp curtains and wet sills
- Mould in the bedroom
Black spotting in upper corners or behind furniture · Musty smell on bedding or in the wardrobe
- High humidity throughout the house
Hygrometer reading consistently above sixty per cent · Damp washing taking days to dry indoors
- Air uncomfortably dry in winter
Dry skin and lips through the heating season · Static shocks on door handles and clothes
- Stale or stuffy indoor air
Headaches indoors that clear when you go outside · Cooking smells linger for hours
- Stuffy upstairs rooms
Hot, airless feeling at the top of the house in the afternoon · Bedrooms feel oppressive before sleep
- Bathroom extractor not coping with steam
Mirror remains foggy long after the shower · Wet wallpaper or peeling paint near the ceiling
- Allergies or asthma worse indoors
Eyes itchy or nose congested in the morning · Symptoms easing within minutes of going outside
- House feels damp every winter
Beds and clothes feel slightly damp · Walls feel cold even when the heating has been on for hours
- Damp, mould or condensation
Black spotting on cold walls · Window condensation in winter
- Living room stuffy by the evening
Air feels heavy after dinner · Television and electronics raise room temperature noticeably