Keep your home free from damp and mould
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Is your home damp? Damp can cause mould on walls and furniture and make window frames rot. Damp cold housing encourages the growth of mould and mites, as mites feed on moulds and can increase the risk of respiratory illnesses in some people.
Some damp is caused by condensation. This leaflet explains how condensation forms and how you can keep it to a minimum, so reducing the risk of dampness and mould growth.
First steps against condensationYou will need to take proper steps to deal with the condensation, but meanwhile there are some measures you can take right away.
Wipe down the windows and sills every morning. Wring out the cloth rather than drying it on a radiator.
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First steps against mouldFirst treat the mould already in your home. If you deal with the basic problem, mould should not reappear.
To kill and remove mould, wipe down walls and window frames widiscount patagonia shortsth a fungicidal wash which carries a Health and Safety Executive approval number . Follow the manufacturer s instructions precisely. Dry clean mildewed clothes, and shampoo carpets. Disturbing mould by brushing or vacuum cleaning can increase the risk of respiratory problems.
After treatment redecorate using a good quality fungicidal paint to help prevent mould. Note that this paint is not effective if overlaid with ordinary paints or wallpaper. When wallpapering, use a paste containing a fungicide to prevent further mould growth.
The only lasting way of avoiding severe mould is to eliminate dampness.
Is it condensation?Condensation is not the only cause of damp. in plaster) is still drying out.
If your home is damp for any of these reasons it may take weeks of heating and ventilating to dry out. Hiring a dehumidifier will help.
If you do notpatagonia discount code kohl's 30%3 think the damp comes from any of these causes, it is probably condensation.
What is condensation? There is always some moisture in the air, even if you cannot see it. If the air gets colder it cannot hold all the moisture and tiny drops of water appear. This is condensation. You may notice it when you see your breath on a cold day, or when the mirror mists ove r when you have a bath.
Condensation occurs mainly during cold weather, whether it is raining or dry. It does not leave a tidemark . It appears in places wherpatagonia better sweater jacket stonewashe there is little movement of air. Look for it in corners, on or near windows, in or behind wardrobes and cupboards. It often forms opatagonia coupons to buyn north facing walls.
How to avoid condensationT hese four steps will help you reduce the condensation in your home.
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Cooking: To reduce the amount of moisture, cover pans and do not leave kettles boiling.
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Washing clothes: Put washing outdoors to dry if you can. Or put it in the bathroom with the door closed and the window open or fan on. It is best to fit a fan that can be switched to run continuously for clothes drying. If you have a tumble dryer make sure you vent it to the outspatagonia everlong review 5 popularide (unless it is the self condensing type). DIY kits are available for this.
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Some ventilation is needed to get rid of moisture being produced all the time, including that from people patagonia discount code kohl's 30%1s breath. Keep a small window ajar or a trickle ventilator open all the time if possible, and especially when someone is in the room.
You need much more ventilation in the kitchen and bathroom when cooking, washing up, bathing and drying clothes. This means opening the windows wider. Better still, use a humidistat controlled electric fan (these come on automatically when the air becomes humid and are cheapatagonia discount code kohl's 30%0p to patagonia guide pants velourrun).
Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when these rooms are in use even if your kitchen or bathroom has an extractor fan. It will help to draughtproof these doors. Doing this will help stop the moisture reaching other rooms, especially bedrooms, which are often colder and more likely to get condensation.
