Mould problems are prevalent in UK rented accommodation as our weather conditions are an ideal breeding ground for mould spores and fungi.
Excess mould can not only ruin your clothes and furniture but it can cause severe respiratory problems, allergies and asthma as well.
The following guide has been written by Mould Expert Marcel Springorum of ByMould.com and will present the solutions for tackling mould.
Measure RH
It is our belief that when tenants move into a new property they should measure the relative humidity level (RH) with a hygrometer. Initial RH measurement will alert the tenant to possible mould problems in the future.
Tenants should measure the RH for each room as ventilation for each may be quite different. This holds especially true for multi-level properties.
Wardrobes
Solutions for wardrobe damp are low cost but very effective.
Moisture Absorbers with little hangers are ideal as they reside alongside your clothes. Make sure to remove the absorbers before the bags get too full of water, fall down and spill water. Larger moisture absorbers can be placed in the bottom, or even on top, of the wardrobe. Of course moisture absorbers can also be placed in other small areas such as cupboards, underneath stairs and utility areas. Once used most moisture absorbers need to be replaced or depending on the type new absorption tablets need to be bought.
Mould on Bath and Tile Grout
HG Mould Spray is a great product for removing black mould from wall tile grout and the silicone that lines your bath. Simply spray, wait and wipe with a damp cloth and the mould is gone. HG Mould Spray is also formulated to keep mould away for longer than other products.
Single Rooms
Single rooms, or areas smaller than 5 metres squared, are best serviced by an electrical dehumidifier. Brands such as Airpro Mini and Dihl are popular and come with a 9 volt adaptor for power. Single room dehumidifiers typically extract 250ml of moisture per day and feature a 500ml water tank. This exemplifies the type of area that they are suitable for.
Larger Areas
Larger areas are best serviced by a full size domestic dehumidifier.
There are two main types of dehumidifier; desiccant and compressor.
Desiccant dehumidifiers are ideal for UK temperatures as they not only operate at lower temperatures than compressor dehumidifiers but they are cheaper to run at these temperatures as well. Without any compressor parts desiccant dehumidifiers are also quieter and lighter than compressor models. The downside is that desiccant dehumidifiers cost more to purchase than their compressor counterparts.
Best Dehumidifiers
Best ‘Budget’ Dehumidifier
Without doubt the best budget dehumidifier is the Prem-I-Air ‘Xtreem10’.
Featuring a 10 litre daily extraction rate and a 1.5 litre water tank the ’Xtreem10’ has many features of more expensive dehumidifiers such as a continuous drainage function. The ‘Xtreem10’ is a compressor dehumidifier thus will be louder and heavier than a desiccant model
Best Desiccant Dehumidifier
The best desiccant dehumidifier is the EcoAir DD122MK5 as it not only contains all the features of the very popular EcoAir Eco DD122FW but it contains several very significant improvements. First of all the EcoAir DD122MK5 contains a 3D louvre which allows the user to direct airflow into certain areas. This makes the DD122MK5 ideal for drying clothes indoors. The DD122MK5 also features an anti-bacterial filter and ioniser which provides a cleaner air which is beneficial for those who suffer from allergy and asthma.
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