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How to prevent and remove mould on walls Mould on walls is more than just an ugly spot in your home – it’s a big health concern too. Mould spores and damp patches can develop on your walls for a variety of reasons, but a lack of ventilation and proper airflow is usually the main

How to prevent and remove mould in bathrooms Mould thrives in bathrooms due to the ideal conditions it provides – it’s often wet, damp, and can be quite dark. In fact, washing and bathing can produce up to 0.5 litres of moisture which can then linger within the bathroom’s atmosphere, causing damp and mould to

How to remove mould from net and fabric curtains Damp and mould appearing on curtains is unfortunately a far too common occurrence within UK properties. Not only does it provide an eyesore, but more importantly, it can cause a significant impact on the health of tenants if not removed properly. If you’re struggling to remove

Damp and mould is unfortunately common in many UK homes. These are property destroying dangers that reek havoc on houses across the UK. Did you know that when you walk into a room and experience that musty odour, are actually taking in organic compounds that suggest mould is active somewhere. The issue remains with locating

Many of us will have seen the recent ITV news headlines concerning the latest social housing provider Peabody and some of their tenants facing significant damp and mould issues. Whilst the damage is clear in the images portrayed alongside the ultimate suffering of those having to live in such circumstances, what is not reported is

With such importance, it is necessary any installed measures are adequate and cover the anticipated areas. Loft insulations should always extend TO the eaves but, NOT IN them because the roof space needs to be well ventilated to stop condensation damaging the structural timbers. Even though a loft is insulated, warm air will still permeate

Quite simply, these devices provide important background ventilation as they can be left open to deal with ventilating an area in a trickle-like manner. Trickle vents have been incorporated in many window designs and can be opened to provide fresh air to a reveal area. So, why do so many reveals display mould?

When you walk into a room and experience that musty odour? You are actually taking in organic compounds that suggests mould is active somewhere. The issue remains with locating the root cause. Moulds are simple microscopic organisms present virtually anywhere both indoors and outdoors and, to grow and reproduce they need a food source. Such

Damp, condensation, and mould are common problems in the UK with 1 in 5 dwellings suffering one or a combination of such issues. Airborne atmospheric moisture particles need somewhere to go and, if they cannot leave the property, will settle where they find suitable conditions, often resulting in the development of condensation leading to outbreaks

People in Yorkshire have been forced out of their homes as flash flooding sweeps the streets with residents left shaken after the deluges of water flood roads and their homes. The met office has issued a yellow warning meaning The National Severe Weather Warning Service has deemed the situation as severely bad and could directly

Is condensation bad for you? Condensation can appear in all properties, but its impact can be more harmful to certain individuals and scenarios. In this guide, we outline what condensation is, whether it is bad for your health, who is most at risk from condensation and how you can reduce the harmful risks condensation presents.

Fact or myth – rising damp Rising damp is a phenomenon experienced by some, disputed by many and understood by few. A lot of people simply don’t understand it and why it is unique from other damp problems. Here we will explore rising damp.