Dampness Arrives Early, Heavy Rain Nationwide: The Guide to Fighting Mold and Protecting Your Family

Damp Season Arrives Early, Heavy Rain Nationwide: Act Now!

According to reports from Dan Tri news and the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the damp season (nồm ẩm) in Northern Vietnam has arrived unusually early, while the Central and Southern regions are continuously hit by prolonged heavy rains. All three regions are facing a common enemy: SATURATED AIR HUMIDITY (often above 85-90%).

The result is floors "sweating" and becoming slippery, walls "weeping" and spotting with mold, clothes that never dry and smell musty, and expensive electronics suddenly malfunctioning. This is not just an inconvenience; it is a real threat to your family's health and property. This article will provide solutions from the simplest (free) to the most thorough (using a dehumidifier) to protect your family.

1. Why is High Humidity an "Enemy" to Health and Property?

A Threat to Health

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), humidity levels above 70%RH are the ideal breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and dust mites. These are primary triggers for respiratory illnesses (asthma, allergic rhinitis), skin conditions, and are especially dangerous for young children and the elderly with weaker immune systems.

A Threat to Property

• Electronics: Moisture corrodes circuit boards, rusts components, and can cause short circuits in TVs, cameras, and audio systems.
• Furniture & Belongings: Wooden cabinets swell and warp; fabric sofas, leather bags, and clothes become moldy, smell musty, and are ruined.
• Home Structure: Prolonged dampness on walls causes paint to peel and can damage the structure itself.

2. 5 "Quick Fix" Humidity Hacks (If You Don't Have a Dehumidifier)

If you haven't yet acquired a dehumidifier, you can apply these temporary measures:

1. Keep Doors Closed (A Common Mistake): Absolutely do not open windows to "air out" the room during a humid spell. Doing so only invites more moist air inside. Keep all doors and windows facing the humid wind closed.
2. Use Your Air Conditioner (Dry Mode): The "Dry" mode on an AC can provide temporary relief. However, it's not effective when humidity is extremely high (>85%), wastes electricity, and can make the room too cold.
3. Use Exhaust Fans (Correctly): Only use the bathroom exhaust fan immediately after showering to push hot steam out, then close the bathroom door.
4. Use Natural Desiccants: Place quicklime, charcoal, old newspapers, or coffee grounds in small, enclosed spaces like closets and shoe cabinets.
5. Mop with a Dry Cloth: Never mop a damp floor with a wet mop; it will only make it wetter and more slippery. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe up condensation.

3. The Proactive & Thorough Solution: Investing in a Home Dehumidifier

The solutions above are only temporary and passive. To proactively control humidity and protect your health and property 24/7, a home dehumidifier is the only mandatory solution.

Superior Benefits of a Dedicated Dehumidifier (Olmas Series)

• Precise Control: You set the desired humidity (e.g., 55%RH), and the machine will automatically maintain that level.
• More Energy Efficient than AC "Dry" Mode: The compressor only runs when needed and doesn't over-cool the room.
• Multi-functional (3-in-1): The Olmas OS-25 model is a lifesaver on rainy days with 3 modes: Dehumidify, Air Purify (removes mold spores, fine dust), and a dedicated Clothes Drying mode.

4. Quick Guide to Choosing Dehumidifier Capacity by Area

This is a quick guide for common needs (assuming a ~3m ceiling height). For precise factory calculations, please contact DeAir for a site survey.

5. For Businesses: When Your Factory and Warehouse Also "Sweat"

If your home is affected, your large-scale warehouse or factory is being devastated (moldy goods, rusty machinery). At this point, you need high-capacity solutions like large-capacity industrial dehumidifiers. The DeAir.RE series, with its energy-saving Heat-Pump technology and durable 24/7 "Made in Vietnam" design, is the trusted solution for businesses.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)