Damp and mould doesn’t have to spell disaster for your home. With minor adjustments to your habits and daily routine, you can easily prevent condensation build-up, damp, and mould growth.
These small adjustments can have a huge benefit in the long term and increase your overall home health. We will explain the differences between damp and mould. Next, we will provide easy tips on how to prevent mould growth. Finally, if you have mould growth in your home, we offer instructions on how you can safely remove it.
Leaking pipes, rising damp on ground floors, or water seeping in due to roof damage, outside brickwork, or damaged window frames can cause damp and mould in the home.
Additionally, the warmer your home, the more moisture that can be held in the air. When the air is holding too much of this moisture and can’t hold any more, water droplets form on the colder surfaces.
Cooking, showering, and drying clothes indoors without adequate air circulating (for example, opening windows, etc.) can cause excess moisture. Droplets can form on indoor surfaces such as mirrors, windowsills, furniture, in cupboards and on walls, particularly when they’re cold.
Mould spores will eventually begin to grow on these surfaces if this water is not wiped away.
Extraction fans are designed to work for several minutes even after being switched off, some even remain on at all times to provide a background ventilation. This is important as moisture will remain in the air after bathing or showering. If repairs have been carried out to fix leaks, heating and ventilating the rooms effects may still be needed for a few weeks afterwards to dry out any remaining water. You can always contact us if you’d like some more advice on how best to do this.
