"Steve" wrote in message
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Marky P wrote:
Hi,

My flat suffers from a very minor case of damp. I get severe
condensation on all windows (double glazed) and there's a slight
claminess to the walls and bedding. Also, powdered products (ie:
salt, sugar etc) in the kitchen cupboards go hard after a while. I've
noticed the problem seems worse at this time of year. anything shut
in storage cupboards can suffer from mould. Would a dehumidifier help
or is there another way, such as silica gel in the cupboards?

Thanks,

Marky P.

Ventilation and more ventilation!

Seriously that is the only way. Possibly a dehumidifier might help but it
will only help and not cure problem. Forget silica gel - it would soon
become saturated and then be useless.

Well, you can regnerate it by heating - but that would release the absorbed
water into the air ...

Mary

Steve