Removing Damp And Mold From Your Home

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Removing Damp And Mold From Your Home
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• Finding the root cause of damp and mold that may
  be growing in your home, is the only way to
  eradicate it completely. Not only is damp and
  mold unsightly, but it can present some very real
  health concerns, too, so finding what is causing
  it. is vital.
• Some common causes of damp and mold in the home
• Excess moisture is the primary cause of most mold
  and mildew growth, and this can be caused by
  pipes that leak, damp that has risen from lower
  floors or

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• basements, rain leaking in through a damaged roof
  or in the cracks of windows where the seals are
  broken.
• If you live in a newly constructed building, then
  there may even be some damp due to the
  construction not having dried out fully.
• Condensation can also cause moisture to build up
  within your home, and this can form when the air
  inside can no longer hold any moisture. Things
  such as showering, cooking and drying laundry
  inside, and even breathing without

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• proper ventilation, can all cause excess
  moisture. You may see droplets of moisture
  forming of mirrors, windowsills and walls, and
  youll see this happening especially when theyre
  cold.
• Top solutions for preventing condensation
• Below is a list of just some of the things that
  you can do to minimise condensation in your home

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• Dry your laundry outside
• Put lids on pans when youre cooking
• Try to aerate your bedroom every morning by
  leaving the windows open for at least an hour
• Make sure that your home is properly insulated
• Wherever possible, keep your home heated in cold
  weather

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• Aerate all rooms whenever possible to allow air
  to circulate, but if youre cooking or taking a
  hot shower, shut the door of the room that youre
  in and keep the window open.
• If there is a serious issue of ventilation in
  your home, then it may need a professional to
  make repairs.

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• Some simple tips for removing mold
• The most important thing is to identify the
  sources of moisture in your home, then you can
  begin to tackle the mold that has grown resulting
  from it. If the problem isnt too severe, you
  should be able to get rid of it yourself, but if
  it has spread, you may need the help of a
  professional. For instance, if the mold covers an
  area of less than a square meter and you know
  that it has been caused by condensation, then it
  is safe to clean it yourself. Mold caused by
  sewage or contaminated water could be harmful to
  your health, and a professional may need to
  tackle the problem.

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• Keep yourself protected. Wear goggles, gloves and
  a mask and keep the are ventilated while you
  clean it.
• Wash affected items. Items such as toys, clothes
  or soft furnishings that have been affected by
  the mold, will need to be washed thoroughly.
• Use a bucket of soapy water. Fill a bucket with
  water and a mild cleaning solution, and use this
  to wash the mold from the walls and affected
  areas with a sponge or cloth. Try to soak rather
  than brush, as this can release the many mold
  spores.

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• Use a dry rag. Once youve wiped all the mold
  off, use a dry rag or old t-shirt to remove all
  the moisture. Be sure to dispose of the cloths
  and rags afterwards.
• Dont allow mold to destroy your home, seek
  professional help if the problem is too big for
  you to handle alone, and remember that its
  important to eradicate mold completely to prevent
  it from negatively affecting your health, and the
  health of anyone living in your home.

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