How to Deal with Damp and Mould in your House

Unfortunately mould and damp are a problem in many homes in the UK – older homes and the damp and humid British climate combine to make this a problem that many people often struggle with. As well as being a problem for your home, causing bad smells and even structural issues and damage to property, it is also a significant health risk, so it does need to be dealt with.

The most at-risk areas of the home are those that have higher levels of moisture in them anyway – the kitchen and the bathroom are the most common areas of damp in the home. In addition to this, if you dry the washing in a room of your home, then this can also lead to mould and damp forming if the area is not dried and ventilated effectively.

Although these are the places most likely to see mould and damp develop, it doesn’t mean that it won’t happen in other parts of the home either – there are a range of other things that can cause it, such as draughty windows and doors, or leaks in the roof which can lead to damp.

The main way to prevent this is to keep your home as dry as possible. Use a dehumidifier when there is a lot of excess damp and condensation around – this is particularly useful when drying the washing. You also should also make sure that the house doesn’t get too cold as this can also help damp to form.

When it comes to the bathroom, replace old and damaged bathroom sealant with something like this //www.ct1.com/product_application/sealing-your-shower-tray-with-bt1-bathroom-sealant/ and after a bath or a shower, open windows and use an extractor fan to get rid of any excess moisture in the room.