Managing moisture levels in your home is the best approach to managing condensation. This includes how you dry your washing to how you use extractor fans. We have some top tips on the best ways you...
Are Damp Proof Paints effective? You may think that damp proof paints are a ‘wonder’ product protecting your home from all types of damp, however it is a bit more complicated than that. Before considering using...
Black mould in the bathroom is a common problem that can be both unsightly and have health implications, particularly for those with increased vulnerability such as the immuno-suppressed, infants, and the elderly. It thrives in damp...
Mould is a common problem for many properties across the UK with around 2 million people living in homes with significant damp or mould in England alone, and can often be effectively removed using common household...
To help understand why you may be getting mould appearing in your bedroom it is worth explaining first what causes mould to grow. Mould spores are in the air around us (both inside and out), and...
New Government guidance has been published to ensure that families up and down the country who rent their property have the right to a warm, secure and decent home and to be treated with dignity and...
Social housing plays a crucial role in providing affordable, secure and safe homes for individuals and families across the UK. The quality and sustainability of this sector of housing has been under close scrutiny in recent...
Stachybotrys chartarum, is a mould known to be toxic. It can grow inside people’s homes and can be very dangerous to humans due to the toxins it produces. Where does Toxic Mould grow? This kind of mould growth...
“It’s not lifestyle” Recommendations for damp and mould problems in social housing The October 2021 report conducted by the Housing Ombudsman Service has changed the way landlords should deal with the effects of damp and mould...