How Do You Keep Concrete Floors From Sweating?
If you have concrete in your home that routinely appears to be wet or feels damp, then you may have sweating slab syndrome. This is not actually a problem with the construction, however, but an issue that can often be controlled or eliminated by changing the upkeep of the area and, in some cases, the controlled climate conditions. It is important to get this issue under control as soon as possible so that you do not have to deal with issues like mold and mildew, or safety problems from slippery concrete. Step 1 Scrub down the floor regularly. This means you will need to clear out the area and sweep it out, then use a combination of detergent and hot water to really scrub the entire area using the bristle push broom. This will remove and control deposits on the surface of the slab that may be contributing to condensation. Tire marks and rubber in particular cause problems. Step 2 Turn down the air. This will reduce the temperature differential between the air near the ceiling and that n
