Yet another mould question

spacey2012

Moisture is just one component, attack the organism with nasty solutions.

Ieuan_2

Hi there I work for letting agency called Martin & Co, and i deal with maintenance issues. The answers you have receieved on this thread prove to be very useful. If you ventilate the property properly windows open even when youre not in the house (obviously not wide open), fan installed i bathroom, vents installed in bathroom, not drying clothes on radiators but on a clothes rack instead. And if all them fail and you still have mould from condensation then be sure to treat it with anti fungal solution I believe you can pick it up in b&q for £25. You may want to paint over the affected area after you have applied and wiped down the affected area. Obviously check with the letting agency or landlord if you are going to decorate. But ultimately, mould is your enemy it can result in a loss of your deposit.

Lastly, You could check if the area which has mould is caused by condensation b touching the affected area, if its wet to touch and orange/brown discolourations begin to appear it is quite possible there is a leak within the property. However 9/10 the mould is from condensatio because the Tenant does not ventilate the property well enough.

martin_fan_2

I use a dehumidifer after taking a bath or shower, just switch on and close the door.

On mine there is a Ion button to kill bacteria, Also mine is strong enough to dry laundry

tbs624

Ieuan wrote: »

Hi there I work for letting agency called Martin & Co, and i deal with maintenance issues.

Away with your free advertising. If you want to act as a company spokesman you will need Forum permission to do so.

Ieuan wrote: »

If you ventilate the property properly windows open even when youre not in the house (obviously not wide open),

Yep and invalidate your insurance cover in the process. Foolish suggestion. Daily ventilation is of course vital to maintain "healthy air" but no T should go out leaving windows unsecured.

Ieuan wrote: »

fan installed i bathroom, vents installed in bathroom, ..

These are the responsibilities of the LL not the T and the OP has already stated that there is no fan installed at the property

Ieuan wrote: »

not drying clothes on radiators but on a clothes rack instead.

agreed - and if LL is able to ensure secure outside provision for clothes drying during suitable weather then that helps too.

Ieuan wrote: »

And if all them fail and you still have mould from condensation then be sure to treat it with anti fungal solution I believe you can pick it up in b&q for £25. You may want to paint over the affected area after you have applied and wiped down the affected area. Obviously check with the letting agency or landlord if you are going to decorate. But ultimately, mould is your enemy it can result in a loss of your deposit.

Ts should always photograph any mould and damp issues and report them in writing to the LL ( with copy kept)as soon as possible. These are issues that should be worked at jointly by T and LL. Any T who redecorates should seek written agreement from the LL *first* and keep it safey with the tenancy agreement.

Ieuan wrote: »

Lastly, You could check if the area which has mould is caused by condensation b touching the affected area, if its wet to touch and orange/brown discolourations begin to appear it is quite possible there is a leak within the property. However 9/10 the mould is from condensatio because the Tenant does not ventilate the property well enough.

Let's add here that if the property has poor heating provision and poor means of ventilation then what the T can actually do may be limited. Many Ts find that they move into a property which has had previous unresolved damp/condensation issues which the LL has merely had smothered in fresh magnolia paint.

OP if you do use any of the proprietary anti mould sprays you will need to ensure good ventilation whilst doing so. Their smell is pretty pungent and the fluids are generally flagged up on the packaging as "irritant/harmful".

IMO you are doing the right thing by opening the bathroom window but shutting the bathroom door so that moist air is not further circulated round the rest of the property. Haringey Council ( and others) have a helpful pdf on damp and condensation which explains what a property occupier can do to help improve matters.