Home & Garden
Great tips for ridding your home of mould
Mould loves damp areas such as bathrooms and can be difficult to remove with regular cleaning products. It can also affect people with asthma or allergies so follow our tips to banish it for good.
Prevention is the best way to avoid mould, so look for areas where there is moisture. Here are some tips for different spots in the house:
- Dripping taps or leaky pipes can cause mould on nearby walls and carpets. These can be fixed with a quick visit from a plumber or maintenance worker.
- Bedrooms can get damp is there is not enough ventilation, so be sure to air your rooms out when you can to avoid damp setting in.
- Check behind your furniture such as sofas, beds and cabinets to make sure there is no mould on the walls.
- In the bathroom, always hang towels up with plenty of space between them to allow them to dry properly (dry outside on the line on occasion if they are very damp).
- Change your towels regularly so that mould doesn’t have a chance to build up.
- Throw open the window or turn on a fan when showering so that the condensation doesn’t build up on the walls and ceiling.
- If you find mould on your clothing, you can add some white vinegar to your washing machine’s rinse cycle. You can also use vinegar to clean tiles that have been affected by mould.
- If you are finding it impossible to remove mould from the grout in your tiles it might be time for regrouting. This is a job for a professional as it can cause cracked tiles if not done properly.
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