7 simple tips to avoid mould

 

Mold is a perennial problem in Danish households. It occurs in places where there is moisture - especially on the windowsill and in the bathroom. In both places, condensation water comes due to changing temperatures – either from the bath or from the change between the hot air inside and the cold air outside.

Mold may seem inevitable, but there are several simple things you can do to avoid the black, red and green stains.

Mold occurs when the humidity in your home is too high. If there is fog on the double-glazed windows, this is a sign of excessive humidity in the indoor air. Acquire any a hygrometer and check that the humidity never exceeds the 60% relative humidity.

If you have large areas with mold growth, it may be due to penetrating moisture. If this is the case, check your home for penetrating moisture and make sure to repair all moisture damage. Check gutters, sewers, wells, windows, doors, roofing, shoe gutters, etc.

Everyday tips to avoid mould

 
  1. Do not dry clothes in the home - not even in the bathroom. Also hang the damp towels outside on the clothesline after the bath.
  2. Use the hood when cooking and check that the extraction is working as it should.
  3. Exhale frequently but briefly. Preferably 4 times a day for 5 minutes. Remember to make drafts so that the air is replaced throughout the house.
  4. Turn up the heat. A good and uniform temperature throughout the house minimizes the risk of mould. Just leave the heat on while you vent. The house is quickly warm again and this results in minimal additional consumption of heat.
  5. Wipe the shower cubicle after bathing. It takes a few minutes, but saves your bathroom from a lot of moisture.
  6. If your windows are wet, wipe them off (preferably in the morning) so that the water does not collect and create a breeding ground for mold.
  7. Keep your home clean. This makes it easier to keep the surfaces dry and clean, and to see if mold appears.

Bonus tip:

Make the tips a routine. Connect them with everyday situations so that you remember them more easily. For example, you can ventilate when the coffee is brewing in the morning, when you get home after making dinner, and while you brush your teeth before bed. The ventilation is then quickly completed.

If you have already got mold, you can remove the mold growth with ProtoxHysan, which you can also use in the ongoing cleaning and maintenance of your home to remove mould, odour, viruses and bacteria. You can also prevent with ProtoxProtect, which ensures that the mold does not come back in the same place or appear in new places where you have treated with the product.

If you are unfortunately already suffering from mould, watch our film on how to use ProtoxHysan to get rid of it.