Mould hazard

WHETHER it’s a few pesky patches in the corners of the shower or around window frames, or black tides spreading up the living room walls, lots of people notice some degree of damp and mould in their homes.

The key cause of mould is moisture. This can be moisture in the air through poor ventilation or because you’ve been drying clothes indoors, as a result of leaky windows and pipes, or because external walls are in need of repair, or even after a one-off flood.

Modern and clean homes aren’t immune — wherever there’s moisture, mould and damp can be an issue. Not only can it be deeply unpleasant to live with and tricky to fix, it’s also a potential health hazard.