Having too much moisture in your home can cause condensation. This makes things damp and can allow mould to grow.
Here are some steps you can take to help reduce moisture in your home.
Reduce condensation in your home
- dry clothes outside or use a vented tumble dryer
- do not dry your washing on radiators
- keep pans covered when cooking
- open a window or use an extractor fan when cooking or showering
- shut your internal doors when cooking or showering
- leave a gap between your furniture and external walls (this helps the air circulate)
- keep a low temperature of above 15 degrees in all rooms in your house (this will also save money on your heating bills)
Check for issues that could cause damp
- are there any potential roof leaks?
- are your gutters blocked or cracked?
- is there a leak from an internal or external pipe?
- is the ground level outside your home above your damp course?
- are your drains blocked?
Treating mould
There are things you can try to treat the mould. However, without stopping the condensation, the mould is likely to return.
- wipe the affected area with water and a cloth
- use a mould remover and treatment (we recommend using a recognised brand)
- do not use washing up liquid as a source to clean
- wash or dry-clean any clothes that have damp or mould on them
- shampoo any carpets that have damp or mould on them
- you may need to re-decorate any affected areas (use a good anti-fungal paint which will help stop the mould from returning)
Contacting us
If you have tried these steps and there is still damp and mould, please get in touch with us.
We will work with you to see if there is anything else you can try. If not, we will arrange a survey of your home to identify any actions that need to be taken.
