How to Remove Black Mould
Black mould is a symptom of moisture rather than dirt. Cleaning it without fixing the damp only buys a few weeks.
Find the source
Condensation on cold walls, a leaking waste pipe, failed pointing or a blocked gutter. Cold external corners and behind wardrobes are the usual first sites.
Clean it safely
Wear gloves, goggles and an FFP2 mask, open the window and wipe with a proprietary fungicidal wash. Avoid brushing dry mould, which sends spores into the air.
Stop it returning
Run extractor fans for fifteen minutes after showers and cooking, leave a gap behind furniture on external walls and keep background heat steady rather than in short bursts.
Before storing belongings
Never pack damp or mouldy items into boxes. Spores spread through a sealed carton quickly, especially in storage.
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