Bathroom condensation is so annoying, and it’s a common problem in most homes. After a shower or bath, water droplets form on the window, walls and mirror when the warm, damp air is cooled by these cold surfaces. Warm air also holds more moisture, which results in heavier condensation.

One method to quickly defog your mirror is to use a hairdryer after your shower. This works because the heat from it will evaporate the fog. It’s best to set the hairdryer to a low heat and aim it directly at the glass for maximum effect.

If you take a hot shower in a closed bathroom, the mirror is likely to “fog” up. Some of the hot water from the shower evaporates, so the air in the bathroom contains a lot of water vapor. When the water vapor contacts cooler surfaces, such as the mirror, it cools and loses energy.

Seven Handy Tips To Stop a Mirror From Steaming Up

1. Soap Rub. Take a bar of bath soap (any brand is alright) and rub it gently on the mirror surface.
2. Shaving Cream/Shaving Foam. Take a bit of shaving cream on your finger and spread it over the surface of your bathroom mirror.
3. Rain-X.
4. Glycerine.
5. Vinegar.
6. Extractor Fan.

No Vent? How To Keep An Older Bathroom Dry

1. Open the door and windows. One of the simplest solutions to a moisture problem in the bathroom is to keep the door and window open while you’re in the shower.
2. Hook up a fan.
3. Wipe down the walls.
4. Dry towels elsewhere.
5. Plug in a dehumidifier.

As mentioned above, warmer humidity means more condensation. Simply take cooler showers. Wipe your shower, mirror and sink down after use to reduce any standing water that will evaporate into the air. Take any wet towels or clothes out of the bathroom immediately to avoid further moisture in the area.

Use a Rock Salt Dehumidifier Because rock salt is hygroscopic it absorbs moisture from the air. If your plan is to get rid of the humidity in a damp basement, start with a 50-pound bag of sodium chloride to make your rock salt dehumidifier. These can be found at most big box hardware stores.

Ways to Naturally Dehumidify Your Home

1. Absorb the Moisture. If you position pots of calcium chloride in problem areas of your home, you should see a quick reduction in humidity levels.
2. Vent Your Home.
3. Remove Indoor Plants.
4. Take Shorter Showers.
5. Vent Dryers.
6. Fix Leaks.
7. Install a Solar Air Heater.
8. Switch to Dry Heat Sources.

10 Ways to Reduce Humidity in the Bathroom

1. Use the Fan. The number one tool in reducing the humidity in the bathroom is to turn on the fan while you shower or bathe.
2. Open the Door.
3. Keep Windows Open.
4. Wipe Down & Mop Up.
5. Demist Your Mirror.
6. Warm Up Your Bathroom.
7. Dry Your Used Towels Outside.
8. Take Shorter, Cooler Showers.

All you have to do is put some baking soda in a bowl or open container. Then place it in the humid room or area and it will slowly absorb moisture from the air. You can occasionally stir the powder around as it clumps when absorbing moisture. Baking soda isn’t as effective as rock salt or calcium chloride.

If you have fans, keeping them on throughout the day can help de-humidify your home. Proper ventilation helps keep the air from becoming stale and humid. Position fans near open windows. This helps increase air flow to your home, decreasing levels of humidity.

Rice has practical, as well as food, applications. Before it is cooked, dried rice has the capacity to absorb a good deal of moisture, making it useful as a food-safe desiccant. By making breathable pouches for your dried rice, you can enjoy the drying benefits of rice without the mess of loose rice strands.

There are many ways to control moisture in your home:

1. Fix leaks and seepage.
2. Put a plastic cover over dirt in crawlspaces to prevent moisture from coming in from the ground.
3. Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove moisture to the outside (not into the attic).

Indoor Moisture and Humidity Cooking, bathing, drying clothes, washing dishes and other everyday activities add moisture to the air. Some heating appliances, including unvented natural gas or kerosene models, also increase the moisture inside your home.

Accelerate drying by opening windows and doors. Use fans to move air around the damp walls. Dehumidifiers can help remove moisture from the air, which indirectly removes it from the walls, too. To speed up evaporation, remove molding and baseboards to prevent moisture from entering behind them.

If moisture damage isn’t addressed swiftly, the structural integrity of the drywall becomes compromised, causing it to become soft, weak and susceptible to mold growth. The amount of damage is directly linked to how long drywall is exposed to water. Depending on how wet it gets, you might still be able to save it.

How fast can mold grow? Under ideal conditions (optimal temperature and level of humidity), it takes 24 to 48 hours for mold to germinate and grow. Typically, the spores begin to colonize in 3 to 12 days and become visible in about 18-21 days.

Scrub the surface mold stains from walls and wood trim with a mixture of one quart water and 1/2-cup bleach mold cleaner to kill the mold. Use a soft brush and work until signs of the mold disappear. After scrubbing the surfaces, allow the bleach solution to continue to penetrate the surfaces and dry.