Guidance on the simple things you can do to help avoid damp and mould appearing in your home.

Remove moisture in your home where you can

A common cause of mould is condensation or moisture on surfaces in your home. This is most common in areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

To avoid this wipe condensation or water droplets from walls, tiles, shower screens and windows.

 

If you discover a leak or damp patch in your home

Report this to us as soon as possible by contacting our customer service centre or your Neighbourhood Housing Lead, and in the meantime dry the area if you can.

 

Keep your home properly ventilated

Try to open your windows regularly to let out moist air and fresh air in and use any extractor fans you may have.

Keep the doors to the bathroom and kitchen closed to stop moisture from spreading when you are bathing or cooking.

 

Stop rooms from getting too cold

Very cold rooms can provide ideal conditions for mould to grow, so It’s recommended you don’t let the temperature in your home fall below 14°C.

The ideal temperature for your living room is 20°C, for bathrooms and children’s rooms it’s 23°C and for your bedroom and kitchen, it’s 16°C.

 

Try not to dry clothes on radiators

Drying clothes on radiators increases the moisture they release and can create damp spots in your home.

Instead, hang them on a clothes airer, and place them in a well-ventilated room with doors to the rest of your home closed.

 

Avoid placing furniture close to walls

Mould can grow in spaces where air can’t circulate, so avoid leaning large items of furniture or storing lots of items against walls, with no space for air to move.