Cope Don't Cover: The Real Risks Of Ignoring Damp In The Home - Shabby Chic Boho | Comfort-focused lifestyle (home, health, simple living)

Damp is an issue in near enough any home at some stage. Whether it’s caused by a leak or condensation on your windows; there’s every chance that green slime will make an appearance. When it does, you’ll groan inwardly, and wonder why your home chooses the most inopportune moments to give you grief.

Then, there’s every chance you’ll do what you can to avoid dealing with the situation. It may be that you’re able to wipe that damp with a wet cloth every few days. Or, perhaps you stick up new wall art and hide it altogether. When you have a list of jobs as long as your arm elsewhere in the house, this behavior makes sense.

But, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. In truth; even dampness caused by window condensation is bad news. And, to prove that point, we’re going to look at the three main risks of covering the problem.

The health risks

The health risks associated with damp are, of course, the most pressing risk. There are various studies to prove that damp can contribute to respiratory problems. A study way back in 1997 revealed that people in damp homes were twice as likely to suffer from asthma. And, the worries don’t end there. Damp contains a number of harmful bacteria, and some of them are even proven to cause eczema. And, there’s also a general risk of allergies, including red eyes, stuffy nose, and a feeling of being run down. Let’s not beat around the bush; mold is a toxin. And, you wouldn’t exactly invite one of those into your home to stay normally. So, why are you making exceptions here?

Risking your home’s structure

Aside from that, issues of damp, as we’ve stated, are bad news for your home. Even if you can wipe the spores away with a tissue, the chances are that they’ll come back. It’s a sure sign that, somehow, water is getting into your home where it shouldn’t. And, if you keep turning your back, it may well cause serious structural issues. If that happens, you’ll have no choice but to call a water damage restoration company like Restorationeze, as well as needing to deal with whatever’s causing damp in the first place. So, save yourself time and money by dealing with the issue before it gets this far. Your future self will thank you for it.

Your happiness at risk?

It’s also worth noting that knowing there’s dampness in your home could risk your happiness. After all, we all want our homes to become havens. Yet, if you’re aware of the fact that there’s a significant damp issue somewhere in your rooms, it’ll play on your mind. You may have to arrange furniture in a way you don’t like in an attempt to cover it. And, before you know it, your peace of mind at home may be a thing of the past. And all that because you didn’t deal with the issue. Is it a price worth paying?