How to absorb damp under floorboards?

1399steve

Hi all, this morning I noticed a damp patch at the top of my lounge wall (lounge is below the bathroom). Not relevant really but I've only just had my lounge re-plastered and decorated following a previous leak :-(

I have looked under the bath to find a leaky waste pipe that I think I have fixed. The area beneath the floorboards under the bath is quite damp and my plan is to try and dry it quickly, then put something absorbent under there and check in a day or so if it is still dry.

I'm planning do this for 2 reasons:

1 - to check the repair has actually worked

2 - to check that the leaky waste pipe isn't concealing another problem that I haven't spotted

Does anyone have a suggestion for a quick way to dry it out under the floor? Was thinking salt might absorb some moisture but I don't really have a clue!

Of course if the repair doesn't seem to have worked then I will be calling a plumber

Valli

You can buy some crystals which absorb damp and condensation; Wilkos sell 'em. They come in trays you can lay out (possibly they are silica gel, but I don't know, I've never bought them)

Could you borrow/hire a dehumidifier? Getting the air circulating and warm will be the most effective way to dry out quickly.

For under the bath I would get (from a pet shop) some of the pads they sell for puppies.

mummyroysof3

not sure about drying it outbut i would place a tray underneath with a towel on top to absorb any more drips(just incase)

had to laugh when we took our bath panel off in july there was a plate under the bath from when it was put in in 2003 lol

wallbash

Cat litter?