Condensation & Mould Control

Helpful Tips to ensure your home is kept warm, dry and mould free.

A dry, well-aired home is easier to heat and healthier for you and your family.

Condensation is caused when warm water vapour in the air hits a non-absorbent cold surface such as a window, wall, ceiling, vanity top etc. It can happen to any home regardless of its age or how it was built. 

If not kept under control this can grow into mould which can cause serious health issues for everyone living in the property.

Humans produce 500ml to 800ml of moisture a day through respiration and perspiration.

Some Tips for Condensation Control:

• Open windows and doors daily 
• Use any extractor fans so steam can escape when cooking and showering 
• Open curtains early in the morning and close them when the sun goes down 
• Keep lids on pots when cooking 
• Wipe condensation off walls and windows when it happens 
• Hang washing outside to dry 
• Don't dry washing inside
• Open windows and use the extractor fan when using a clothes drier so moisture can escape 
• Dry clothes and shoes before putting them away 
• Leave wardrobes slightly open for ventilation 
• Keep the shower curtain hanging inside the shower/bath so water doesnt drip on the floor, and wash the curtain every few weeks 
• Use an electric heater rather than gas (gas heaters expel water as the gas burns) 
• Pull beds and furniture away from the walls so they can breathe 
• Keep only a few plants inside 

Removing and Preventing Mould: 

To protect your health and that of your family, remove mould as soon as it appears. 
You could use diluted household bleach (one part bleach with three parts water mixed together), or a less abrasive cleaner like cider vinegar. Your supermarket will have a range of eco-friendly cleaners available, which may be more suitable for you and your home. 
Use a clean sponge or cloth when washing off mould and rinse it often to reduce the risk of it spreading. Wear gloves at all times for your own health and safety. 

If you or any members of your family sleep on a mattress on the floor, this will cause moisture and dampness to become trapped underneath. This dampness may cause health problems for you and your family, as well as potentially causing damage to the floor, which you will ultimately be responsible for.