I inadvertently got mold on the curtain ... What are the troublesome winter dew condensation and mold measures?
Winter production. The morning was particularly cold. When I opened the curtain while trembling, there were a lot of cold water droplets on the window glass.
You also want to pretend you didn't see it and close the curtain.
The water may move to the curtain and get wet, or water droplets may drip to the floor. It doesn't look good to leave it as it is, even if you know it, you can't wipe it off on a busy morning.
However, there are many people who have inadvertently grown mold on the curtain while leaving it unattended.
This time, I would like to explain such troublesome winter dew condensation and measures against mold caused by dew condensation.
What to do immediately if you have already been hit by condensation
If you are already suffering from dew condensation every day, you can use it for the kitchen first, so prepare a "rubbing ethanol" spray and an old towel that you can throw away, and put the dew condensation window glass from above. To the bottom. In particular, carefully wipe the sash under your feet and wipe the floor in front of you with ethanol.
The timing of wiping does not have to be in the morning or when it is wet. I will do it when I can. It is even better if you can open the window for about 5 minutes to ventilate.
This will reduce the risk of mold on glass, sashes, curtains, floors, etc., even temporarily. This is because "rubbing ethanol" has the effect of killing mold spores. You can also wipe off oily smoke stains and sebum stains on the inside of the glass.
Even if you can't wipe off the dew condensation every morning (even while making dew condensation), if you can do this work about once a week, you can prevent the growth of mold. If rubbing alcohol can be sprayed on the glass side of the curtain fabric, especially within a range of about 30 cm above the floor, it will also prevent mold on the curtain.
If the curtain is already moldy
However, if black tenten stains are already scattered on the curtain at this point, it means that the curtain is moldy . Unfortunately, mold that grows on fabrics cannot be easily removed. Moreover, it is not good for your health to leave it as it grows only with the water given by daily dew condensation.
As soon as possible, put on a mask and glasses, remove the moldy curtain from the curtain rail, soak it in a detergent solution containing an oxygen-based bleaching agent, and then soak it in a household washing machine for about an hour. If there is no washable display on the washing picture display, take it to a laundry shop for cleaning. Still, there are many cases where mold cannot be removed, but it is better than leaving it alone.
However, if the budget allows for a general-purpose window size and cheap purchase, I think it's okay to take the plunge and renew the entire curtain. Mold that grows on the curtain as much as mold on the air conditioner's intake filter can contaminate the air in the room with a large amount of mold spores, so I would like you to recognize that it is a high-priority housework work. ..
Measures against dew condensation after "wiping ethanol" and "washing curtains"
If you haven't cleaned up your summer fan yet, it's a good idea to leave it out for the winter. This is because the curtains can be closed, so the wind is weak and the wind is sent toward the windows throughout the night.
The formation of dew condensation can be suppressed by continuing to move the air around the window glass, which tends to turn the surrounding water vapor into water droplets, such as during sudden cooling. The same effect can be expected with an air circulator, so please give it a try.
Furthermore, if the budget allows, the "window radiator" is amazing.
When the window is a large sweep-out window and the environment is very cold, such as facing north. Instead of forming dew when a little wind is blown, the water droplets of the dew may freeze .
If you are in trouble in such an environment, it is recommended to install a heating device called "window radiator" . An elongated heater installed under the window keeps warm air in front of the window all night to shut out the cold air in the entire room. Not only is there almost no condensation, but the heating efficiency of the room is significantly improved.
If you have time in the morning, a water-absorbing sponge and a vacuum cleaner for windows are also convenient.
Of course, if there is no need for such a response, or if there is time to spare, there is also an orthodox response to wipe off the condensation that has formed in the morning .
When wiping off the condensed water, a larger amount of water than you can imagine is attached due to the size of the window surface, so if you plan to wipe it off with an old towel, a bath towel size is recommended.
A water- absorbing sponge specializing in water absorption of dew condensation is also available on the market. Wiping water droplets with a squeegee (T-shaped drainer) in the same way as cleaning windows also shortens the time, but home appliances that can absorb the water generated at that time with a vacuum device with a tank are also on the market. If you are interested, please give it a try.
Vacuum drainer is a product that can easily clean the window itself, so it is also recommended for people who want to keep the window glass clean at all times.
Checking if it is too humid in the first place
In the first place, it is important to review whether the humidification condition of the room is excessive. Humidifiers are often used as a measure against colds and dryness, but humidification with a relative humidity of more than 60% not only causes condensation around windows, but also condensation inside bedding and furniture, and mold and ticks caused by the condensation. This is because it may promote the occurrence and growth of water droplets, which may lead to unhealthy conditions.
When humidifying, be sure to monitor the room temperature and humidity with a "temperature and humidity meter" to prevent excessive humidification. Also, pay attention to the sanitary condition of the water set in the humidifier.
[This article was jointly planned by the personal editorial department and the author regarding the content, and was written by the author]