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Compare humidity meters →Tropical & coastal homes · quick guide
Bathroom staying damp?
Start with what stays wet. Choose your problem below for one free first step.
Only the towels stay wet
Try first: spread each towel over its own rail. Keep wet towels apart and open out the bath mat.
Check: drier by the next use? Keep the new hanging arrangement before buying towels.
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Steam lingers after showering
Try first: run the exhaust fan during showering and for at least 30 minutes afterwards (Health Canada). It should vent outdoors.
Check: steam still lingers? Have the fan, duct and air supply checked before buying decor.
The room stays clammy between showers
Try first: use a humidity meter before showering and after steam clears. Compare a nearby room; avoid splashes.
Check: still above 60% between showers? Investigate room humidity. The EPA advises below 60%, ideally 30–50% where possible.
When buying something may help
Should I open the window in a tropical climate?
Outdoor air can bring moisture in as well as take it away. A cooler breeze is not proof that it is drier. Use extraction that vents outdoors; monitor what happens rather than assuming an open window always helps. When dehumidifying, follow the appliance instructions about closing doors and windows.
What if mould or a musty smell keeps returning?
Check for hidden damp and unresolved water sources rather than covering the smell with fragrance. Follow the EPA’s cleanup guidance; extensive, recurring or hidden damage may need professional assessment. A normal air-humidity reading does not rule out a local leak.