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Great tips for ridding your home of mould

<p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Check behind your furniture such as sofas, beds and cabinets to make sure there is no mould on the walls.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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).</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Change your towels regularly so that mould doesn’t have a chance to build up.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Throw open the window or turn on a fan when showering so that the condensation doesn’t build up on the walls and ceiling.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/01/dirty-home-items/" target="_blank">5 surprisingly dirty things in your house</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2014/12/home-cleaning-tips/" target="_blank">10 amazing cleaning tips everyone should know</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2014/10/how-to-homemade-laundry-powder-and-softener/" target="_blank">How to make homemade laundry powder</a></strong></em></span></p>

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How to remove mildew smell from towels

<p>There’s nothing worse than folding a stack of squeaky-clean towels only to catch a whiff of something less-than-sweet. Damp, musty towels not only smell awful but are also a breeding ground for mould, bacteria and other nasties. Here’s how to eradicate the smell for good.</p> <p><strong>1. Make sure you’re clean before you use your towel</strong></p> <p>Sounds strange, but the bacteria that builds up on our body ends up being transferred to your towel. If you’re a “in and out of the shower” kind of person, spend an extra few minutes thoroughly washing “sweaty spots” with a body wash or bar of soap to prevent bacteria transfer.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Always hang your towels</strong></p> <p>A balled up towel, even one heading for the wash, is almost guaranteed to get mouldy. Residual bacteria builds up on damp towels so ensuring that your towel is hung up either on a hook or towel rack ensures even drying.</p> <p><strong>3. Keep your machine clean</strong></p> <p>Ever wondered why your washing machine sometimes gets clogged up or slimy? Apart from washing powder residue it can also be due to a build-up of skin cells. People shed about one billion dead skin cells every day. Most of these end up in your washing machine. Try and disinfect your washer at least once a week to remove build up and keep it clean.</p> <p><strong>4. Choose a heavy duty wash</strong></p> <p>For the best result, wash towels in groups of no more than three. Choose the hottest setting and add in-wash booster/stain remover and hygiene rinse (like Dettol) along with your detergent. Make sure you remove your towels as soon as the wash cycle finishes and hang them to dry, ideally somewhere sunny as sun kills bacteria and mould.</p> <p>Have you got any nifty tricks for super clean smelling laundry? Share them with us in the comment section below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/your-bed-sheets-could-be-making-you-sick/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Your bed sheets could be making you sick</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/how-to-clean-your-bathroom-like-a-professional/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>How to clean your bathroom like a professional</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/ways-to-ripen-your-avocado-in-minutes/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 ways to ripen your avocado in minutes</strong></em></span></a></p>

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