Damp and mould can become an issue in houses up and down the country, especially when the temperature drops.
To help combat any unwanted and potentially serious damage to your home caused by damp, the experts at Which? have shared an unconventional method which can help dissipate the problem.
Damp is caused when there is too much moisture in the air, which can ultimately lead to damage in your home, as well as health concerns.
Usually damp appears as condensation inside the house.
Which? tipped a surprising hack used in Germany which can help subside damp without costing a thing.
A common solution many people use is a dehumidifier, and while money may be on people’s mind, this hack requires no appliance whatsoever.
In an Instagram post from December, Which? said: “Germans have a great habit that anyone can get into. Stoßlüften. Literally: ‘Shock ventilation’.”
The technique requires you to wrap up warm – or not, if you can withstand the cold temperatures.
To complete the hack, Which? explained: “Wrap up warm, run around the house and open all your windows wide for five minutes twice a day. Yes, even in the freezing cold.
The warm, damp air in your home will quickly get replaced with cold, dry air.
When you’re sealed back up again, the temperature should quickly get back to comfortable, but now the moisture in the air is banished and won’t be condensing in damp patches on your walls and windows.”
According to Deutsch.pro, the benefits of stoßlüften include better air quality inside the home, promotes better health with fresh air for the body, and can also save on energy.
They also recommend shock ventilate in the morning, midday and in the evening
