Mould Elimination / Prevention

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Can you see nasty mould growing around your home? Coming into the damp wet season if you have mould growing in your property our advice is to clean it immediately or call us to come and quote a mould clean up for you, we can do our best to work in with your budget. If your home isn’t well ventilated we advise keeping your bed away from the walls or if this is not possible checking behind them weekly and wiping walls regularly.

We also want you to be aware of possible health implications from living with mould. Some moulds can cause the following.

  • allergies

  • aggravation of respiratory problems

  • eye and skin irritation

  • headaches and nausea

  • flu-like symptoms.

Those with pre-existing asthma and those with weakened immune systems, as well as infants and the elderly are at the greatest risk.

Top-Tip of the week. Pour white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle and spray it onto the mould. Don’t dilute it and don’t substitute other kinds of vinegar.

Here’s how you can use vinegar to remove the mould

What you’ll need:

  • undiluted white vinegar with at least 5 percent acetic acid

  • non-porous gloves

  • face mask

  • protective eyewear

  • spray bottle

  • cleaning rag

  • soft brush

Instructions:

  1. If possible, open a window to help ventilate the room you’re working in.

  2. Put on your protective mask, goggles, and gloves.

  3. Pour the undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray it directly onto the mouldy surface.

  4. Let the vinegar sit for at least half a hour.

  5. Using a brush with soft bristles, scrub the mouldy surface until the mould comes off. If you’re scrubbing a rougher surface you might need a thicker brush.

  6. Dry the area completely with a clean rag and throw away the used rag.

We can provide a quote for you to help you keep on top of the mould during winter, we can also keep on top of all condensation on your windows over winter, condensation may cause mould growth and can also be the leading cause to paint peeling off the edges of your windows, during winter we can create job forms that help us keep on top of these areas of the house that can be at a higher risk of growing mould.

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