Mould

Here are some quick and easy to help prevent excess moisture from building up in your home and spreading from room to room.

• Heating – we all know that keeping your home warm can be costly, but it’s better to have low-level heating than none at all. That’s because raising the temperature of internal surfaces will reduce condensation levels and lower the risk of mould developing. If you are concerned about heating costs, contact our Tenancy Sustainment team for advice

 

• Condensation – use a tissue to wipe condensation from your windows, especially on winter mornings, then flush the tissue down the toilet

 

• Kitchen – cooking produces a lot of steam, so put lids on your saucepans and turn on the extractor fan. If you’re making a cuppa, don’t fill up the kettle – boil only the amount you need. And keep the kitchen door closed, to stop moisture spreading throughout your home

 

• Bathroom – turn on the extractor fan (or open the window) before you step into your shower or bath. When you’ve finished, keep the door shut and wipe down all wet surfaces. When you exit the bathroom, close the door behind you and leave the extractor fan on for at least 15 minutes

 

• Laundry – dry your laundry outdoors whenever you can. If it’s wet or cold outside, use a clothes airer in an enclosed room (keep the door shut) with the extractor fan on or a window open. Or use a tumble dryer (condensing or vented to the outside), if you have one. If you dry your laundry on your radiators, it’s likely you’ll end up with a mould problem

 

• Ventilation – the horizontal vents at the top of your window frames are called trickle vents. To ventilate your house, either keep your trickle vents open or open your windows for part of the day. Position large items of furniture, like sofas and cupboards, slightly away from the wall, to allow air to circulate

 

• Insulation – don’t use your loft for storage (this is part of your tenancy agreement). Stored items will press down on the insulation and make it less effective. They may also disrupt airflow in the loft and prevent adequate ventilation, resulting in damp conditions.

 

If you have followed the advice shown above and your damp or mould problems persist or worsen, please let us know. The same applies if you notice any external defects, like a leaky roof or blocked gutter.

To report a problem, please use the Contact Us form below or email enquiries@fgch.co.uk