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Tackling damp and mould
bpha Senior Maintenance Surveyor, Martin Jones, has some useful tips on preventing damp and mould in your home.
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You shouldn’t have mould in your home. It can cause various health issues, including making asthma and allergic conditions worse. But its appearance is common. That’s because it’s a living organism that grows when the conditions are right – damp, dark and warm. Kitchens, bathrooms and behind large furniture are the most common places for mould to develop.
Mould appears as black, grey, blue, yellow or green spots or stains, or a furry growth. You might notice a musty smell.
While prevention is best, the good news is that an appearance of mould doesn’t always mean there’s a serious issue. There are straight-forward ways to treat it – and if it persists, we will help you.
Mould occurs when there’s too much moisture in the air. The most common cause is condensation – something that occurs in every home. You might spot it on your windows but actually, droplets of condensation can form on every surface that’s cooler than the room temperature.
If your room temperature is high, condensation can form on cooler surfaces. Maintaining a room temperature of 18-21°C helps prevent this.
These are the best ways to reduce moisture:
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If you find mould in your home, it needs treating. You can do this by wiping the area down with a mould spray – such as HG Mould Spray, which you can get at the supermarket or a DIY store.
If there is no change within two weeks, let us know and we’ll talk through the options. Our Customer Communications Centre advisers are trained to recognise the symptoms of damp and mould, how to help you deal with it – and when intervention is needed.
If mould treatment doesn’t work, it’s possible that there’s a damp problem in your home. Contact us and our team will investigate this and carry out the necessary treatment or work to resolve it.
You can find more information about damp, mould and condensation on our website.