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Whatever the cause of condensation and mould in your home, it is important to tackle the issue as soon as possible and then take steps to stop it forming again.
Look around your home to identify where you have condensation. Everyday you should wipe away or mop up any moisture appearing on walls, windows, windowsills, and other surfaces.
Remove small areas of mould by washing the surfaces affected with an anti-fungicidal mould remover, which you can get from most supermarkets and DIY stores. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using these products.
When you have cleared the mould, take the mould prevention actions steps shown below.
If the condensation or mould returns or there are brown stains or large areas of mould, report them to your landlords for immediate action.
Once the condensation and mould have been cleaned, both you and your landlord need to ensure you have taken the right steps to tackle these problems to stop mould coming back.
Condensation and mould forms in your home because of problems in these 3 areas:
Take these steps to remove moisture from your home:
Take these steps to replace damp air inside with dry air from outside and prevent condensation from forming:
Warm air holds moisture so it can be ventilated out, cold air does not. Low background warmth in the home helps cut down on condensation. It also helps the keeps the building warm and prevents condensation forming.
Steps to reduce cold you should:
If your home gets colder than 14°C it will put you at greater risk from condensation and black mould. The optimum temperature of your home is between 21°C in the day and at least 16°C at night.
Just as homes have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, you can now buy damp detectors, called hygrometers. These are low cost and are available online and in most DIY shops. You only need to buy one and can move it from room to room.
A hygrometer will help you stop damp and condensation before it starts as it tells you when the air is too wet. This is much more cost effective than paying for property damage.
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