Top tips for avoiding mould in your home
We have a mould problem in our houses in Aotearoa.
Once you see mould, you need to deal with it quickly to make sure it doesn’t continue to grow and spread. It’s imperative to remove the growth of mould for the immediate health of your home, not to mention to stop the structural damage over time to your building materials.
Remove water sources:
Dry washing outside rather than inside.
Don’t use portable gas heaters indoors, they pump moisture into the air.
Deal with water leaks, clean up spills, and mop up condensation as it forms.
Install a vapour barrier under the house to stop moisture coming up from underneath.
Ventilate your rooms:
Use an extractor fan when cooking or showering
Open all the windows for 10 minutes a day to help remove the damp air that’s built up .
If you have a mechanical home ventilation system, make sure it’s on and well maintained.
Keep beds and furniture away from walls
Keep wardrobe doors slightly open.
Avoid putting mattresses directly on the floor.
Heat the place:
Warmer air holds more moisture so it’s harder for condensation to form.
Open curtains during the day to let warmth in and close them just before dark to keep the warmth in
Get in touch with us if you ever need some advice. Whether you own a house or rent, you should make these changes to prevent mould from forming.
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Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.
Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'
Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.
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shower repairs
Have a shower with a crack in base tray. Have been told its a brand new whole shower. Anyone know some one who could look at doing a repair job
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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56% Yes!
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44% No, it's always been smooth flying
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