I live in the flat from hell where mold is concerned. What ever i do it comes back within weeks and seems to be worse! It ruins everything and i cant afford to live like this. Does anyone have any good tips?????

Help, cheers

Ventilation? If you're taking showers, drying clothes and cooking then you're adding water to the air. Open the window and shut the bathroom door after showering.

The Dettol (I think) Mould Remover in a green squirty bottle is very good.

We were suffering with mould around our windows due to the moisture build up during the night. We got some of those moisture soaking crystals from a DIY shop. Since then it has stopped the windows being covered in condensation and puddles on the window sill on a morning. It cost about a fiver for the crystals and special holder which were what builders use but I'm sure i've seen a cheaper version at the pound shop in meadowhall.

Thanks garrence and *RTC* I do all the things you have said, (windows are open all the time) and the dettol mould remover is very good but it also takes off the paint aswell as the mould lol. I have used the crystals too but they were the cheep 1's and they didnt really work so will keep my eye out for the better 1's

Cheers

A decent dehumidifier should resolve the problem for you.

Obviously this costs money to buy and run, but should keep your house at a more comfortable humidity and prevent mould from building up.

you can,t beat fresh air. Stop the moisture and good ventilation....other tah that its chemicals

Phylis is the expert on here with regard to this. She'll be along shortly with some directives for you...

This topic has been done to death recently. The same advice applies to you as to everybody else.

Ventilate, bleach wash, ensure you keep rooms dry.

It helps if you search previous topics before posting one which has been done recently on more than one occasion.

it's much better to address the cause of the mould - cold walls or cielings can attract a lot of condensation

This topic has been done to death recently. The same advice applies to you as to everybody else.

Ventilate, bleach wash, ensure you keep rooms dry.

It helps if you search previous topics before posting one which has been done recently on more than one occasion.

Of course this won't solve the problem if it's a structural fault which is causing the mould.

The most significant factors in mould growth within the built environment are:
Where is the moisture coming from which promotes growth?
Can we control or eliminate this moisture?
These two factors must be addressed prior to any decontamination as further growth is inevitable.

If you have suffered health problems due to mould you may get legal aid compensation


http://www.hazmat-response.co.uk/black-toxic-mould

Turn up the heat and open the windows, never fails.

I live in the flat from hell where mold is concerned. What ever i do it comes back within weeks and seems to be worse! It ruins everything and i cant afford to live like this. Does anyone have any good tips?????

Help, cheers

Well 18 months on I hope you've solved this problem. If not, try a few small pots of salt on the window ledges as well. They seem to attract the damp to them a bit too.

Turn up the heat and open the windows, never fails.

Absolutely right - especially in bathrooms where condensation is a menace. Unfortunately some folk don't believe in condensation, and insist their home is damp. And block up all their ventilation, which makes it worse!

You need heat, insulation and good ventilation. Think how you create moisture. Baths, cooking and boiling, and drying clothes over radiators. If you don't have expel-airs in the kitchen and bathroom then open the windows when in use and keep their inner doors shut. If you don't have a clothes tumble drier then dry them in a room with the door shut and window open. While the house is empty of people open what windows you can open and all the doors especially the cellar door, this will create an air flow. If finances allow then fit an air conditioner from envirovent. About £450 plus fitting and cost 4p a day to run. Ideal for the lazy who can't be bothered to do the above.