mould on walls and celing in bedroom

matty2767

we moved into a new build 5 yrs ago and every winter since we end up having small spots of mould in the corners of the bedroom. it starts about midway up the wall and continues a little way onto the ceiling. i guess the corners dont get a free flow of air but we have the trickle vents open all the time. i can get rid of the mould by wiping with mould remover but eventually it does come back again until the summer when the air is drier. does anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this?

thanks

matthew

bryanb

Condensation, I'm afraid

ariba10

As already stated .Condensation. Check here.

http://www.harfordsonline.com/downloads/condensation%20info.pdf

billionaire

I have a similar problem but am wondering what is the best thing to remove it from walls? Is there a product that can deal with the removal of it?

h.cowell

I would like to know about any products to remove this too... we have this problem around a couple of windows, and it gets worse when the central heating goes on...

ukmike

Is there a product that can deal with the removal of it?

Dettol mould & mildew remover spray.

leboof

I have a small problem on the window. A bit mould forming on the uPVC white plastic. Can white vinegar be used on this with out causing damage. Some sites suggest I can do this, but anyone with any experience?

matty2767

ukmike wrote: »

Dettol mould & mildew remover spray.

that is what i am currently using as well. seems to work although i havent used anything else to see if it any worse/better than other products.

i am considering repainting with bathroom paint in the bedroom as it is supposed to have a mould repellent. dont know if it will work though.

just read the link, bit worrying that the floors and carpets are next

mchale

google: "hg mould spray" excellent results

dampdaveski

hg mould spray is overpriced bleach - check out the irritant classification on the label.
1st thing to consider is what's causing the mould? excess humidity in your room or living space.
control that and you control the mould problems.
Granted that's easy for me to say, but at this time of year i spend most of my time sorting peoples condensation problems out from a newly built shoebox house to a grade 2 listed building.
check out this link on the different active ingredients used in all these 'wonder cures' I've aptly named condensation (condensation products site):D
This site is obviously a bit byast because they want to sell their product, but is factually correct and I have used their mould kits dozens of times and had excellent results every time.
I've also used the wykamol mould kits which are also good
Try www.twistfix.co.uk
www.dampshop.com
www.dampness-info.co.uk
Hope this helps
DD

Edit: matty - bathroom paint in a bedroom! don't do it mate, buy some anti mould paint additive, stick it in normal contract emulsion, it's just as good and will save you a fortune

savemoney

Yes condensation. When having a bath/shower open windows slightly and leave open for 30 minutes after just to let steam out. It might still come though

You can get anti-condensation paint it does work for mild condensation or get a de-humidify