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Take a look at our helpful articles and tips for reducing damp and mould in your home.

  • Simple ways to keep your home warm, manage heating costs and help prevent damp and mould.

    Simple ways to keep your home warm, manage heating costs and help prevent damp and mould.

    Turning radiators up to full heat is not always the quickest or most economical way to warm your home. Discover how steady temperatures, radiator valves, draught prevention and regular ventilation can create a warmer, healthier home.

  • Keep your home warm, dry and well ventilated as the weather becomes colder.

    Keep your home warm, dry and well ventilated as the weather becomes colder.

    Closing every window may help your home feel warmer, but it can also trap moisture inside. These simple ventilation tips will help you reduce condensation and protect your home from damp and mould throughout autumn.

  • Why fewer visible mould problems do not necessarily mean the underlying issue has disappeared.

    Why fewer visible mould problems do not necessarily mean the underlying issue has disappeared.

    Warmer temperatures and increased ventilation can make mould appear to vanish during summer. However, hidden moisture and dormant spores may remain, allowing mould to return when the weather becomes colder.

  • What to check when you are ventilating, cleaning and managing moisture but mould continues to return.

    What to check when you are ventilating, cleaning and managing moisture but mould continues to return.

    Persistent mould can be frustrating, particularly when you feel you are already doing everything possible. Learn about the hidden moisture, ventilation and property issues that may be allowing mould to return.

  • Why this low-energy appliance is one of the most cost-effective ways to control moisture in your home.

    Why this low-energy appliance is one of the most cost-effective ways to control moisture in your home.

    Extractor fans use relatively little electricity but can make a considerable difference to indoor moisture levels. Find out what they cost to run and how to use yours effectively in the kitchen and bathroom.

  • Everyday steps to control humidity, reduce condensation and create a healthier living environment.

    Everyday steps to control humidity, reduce condensation and create a healthier living environment.

    Cooking, showering, breathing and drying laundry all add moisture to the air. Learn how to contain and remove this moisture before it settles on cold surfaces and contributes to condensation and mould.

  • Practical, affordable ways to manage the moisture released by wet laundry.

    Practical, affordable ways to manage the moisture released by wet laundry.

    Drying clothes indoors can release a significant amount of moisture into your home. These practical tips will help your laundry dry effectively while reducing condensation, humidity and the risk of mould.

  • When to open windows, use extractor fans and create airflow without making your home unnecessarily cold.

    When to open windows, use extractor fans and create airflow without making your home unnecessarily cold.

    Good ventilation does not mean leaving windows open all day. Learn how short bursts of fresh air, extractor fans and cross-ventilation can remove moisture while helping your home retain its warmth.

  • Small, practical changes that can help keep your home fresh, dry and healthy.

    Small, practical changes that can help keep your home fresh, dry and healthy.

    Regular ventilation, prompt cleaning and careful moisture management can make your home less favourable to mould. Follow these straightforward daily habits to reduce the risk and recognise problems early.

  • How fresh air, moisture control and effective airflow contribute to a healthier, more comfortable home.

    How fresh air, moisture control and effective airflow contribute to a healthier, more comfortable home.

    Effective ventilation replaces stale, humid air with fresh air from outside. Learn how natural and mechanical ventilation can improve indoor air quality, manage moisture and reduce the likelihood of mould.