how to get rid of constant mould problem on windows?

fitnessguy1

my bedroom windows are single glazed and they often get condensation, even more so in the winter months. i find during this time mould is a constant problem. i have been busy and haven't always had the chance to clean, but yesterday the mould had spread quite a bit so i decided to dig out the mould and mildrew spray and get to work.

i have cleaned it up a lot, but i have blinds and it's spread (not a lot) onto the lower ends of the blinds. I sprayed the blinds on the affected areas and it cleaned off a little of the mould, but the mould must have really attached itself to the blinds because it's still visible even after cleaning.

this is incredibly frustrating because it's spread very fast. i know it's my own fault for not keeping an eye on it. i usually have the windows closed and the room rarely gets any air (understandably because the room gets bloody cold this time of year with the windows being single glazed) but i opened the windows and airing the room out now to see if this helps.

do you have any advice on how to clean the affected areas up even more? is it best to get double glazed windows fitted and maybe hang curtains instead of blinds? the only reason double glazed hasn't been an option is because they're expensive and i haven't had the money.

anybody else get or had mould problems on the windows?

Lube

Get yourself a dehumidifier.Open windows when you cook or bath also helps

fitnessguy1

Lube wrote: »

Get yourself a dehumidifier.Open windows when you cook or bath also helps

yeah i have read a dehumidifier would be useful. where's the best place to buy them? argos or online?

moneysaver

I have this one http://www.johnlewis.com/meaco-12l-platinum-dehumidifier/p1105063

Free delivery & works a treat.

Moneysaver

Jonesya

Worth thinking about what moisture you're adding into the house and how you can reduce it.

When cooking use pan lids to reduced steam produced, run the hood or extractor.

Same with bath/shower, run extractor or open the window with bathroom door shut to keep moisture out of the house.

Clothes drying is the other one, avoid drying clothes indoors on radiators or racks as all the moisture goes into the house.

PeppaPig123

Buy a good dehumidifier online.

What is a good dehumidifier?

One that is the right size for the job. Any unit that is too small won't work efficently though people still buy dehumidifiers that are too small because they are cheaper.

If the average temperature is over 20C get a compressor dehumidifier if the av. temp is under 20C get a desiccant dehumidifier.

If drying laundry indoors look for a model with a Laundry Mode feature. Simply put the washing in a clothes horse in the smallest room in the house (but not the hot press) with the dehumidifier in Laundry Mode. Close the doors and windows and run for a few hours.

If there are people with airborne allergies in the house get a dehumidifier with an anti-bacterial filter and ioniser to provide a cleaner air.

A timer function is useful and get at least 3 fan settings for greater control.

If you can afford a top end model look for an automatic dehumidifier which automatically toggles between the different settings depending on the humidity level. Meaco calls this Contro Logic, EcoAir calls it E7 technology. When the set humidity is reached these models go either into fan only mode or they turn the fan off only to reactivate once the humidity increases.

Obviously this feature will save running costs over the long run.

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