Vital tricks to avoid mould growing in your home including not drying clothes indoors
18.03.2022 - 17:45
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Mould is a common household problem as it can grow almost everywhere, with its strains depending on the environment. Given that it’s typically caused by condensation and excess moisture, mould is usually found in the corners of external walls, as well as on cold surfaces. Mould can also occur in places where the air is still, such as behind furniture or inside wardrobes.
Fortunately however, there are steps that can be taken to remove mould and ensure that it won’t grow back in the future. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Nicholas Donnithorne, UK Technical Services Manager at Rentokil Property Care, explained how moisture is the most common cause of the issue. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
“A common cause of mould is condensation,” he said. “There’s always some moisture in the air, even if you can’t see it and when warm air comes into contact with a colder surface and cools down quickly, it can’t hold all the moisture and tiny drops of water appear - this is condensation. “Moisture production is caused by everyday activities, from cooking to having a shower.” He added that a family of four, on average, produce 24 pints of water vapour a day which consequently increases moisture levels and can lead to condensation on cold surfaces.
Sharing his tips on eradicating mould, Nicholas mentioned that improving ventilation is a quick and easy change to make. “Opening the window and allowing humid air to escape as often as possible can be really effective, particularly in bathrooms if you don’t have an extractor fan,” he said. “Other solutions to stop condensation include avoiding drying clothes indoors if possible and ensuring radiators are not blocked by
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