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How to prevent mould in your home after our treatment

Please check out these recommendations to prevent mould in your home

1. Control Indoor Humidity

  1. Keep relative humidity (RH) below 60% (ideally between 40–50%)
  2. Use a dehumidifier in damp areas like basements or bathrooms
  3. Use humidity meters (hygrometers) to monitor RH levels.

2. Ventilate Properly

  1. Open windows regularly to let moist air escape
  2. Use extractor fans in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms
  3. Avoid drying clothes indoors – or use a vented tumble dryer
  4. Keep trickle vents open on windows

3. Reduce Condensation

  1. Keep internal doors open to allow air to circulate
  2. Wipe down windows and sills each morning during colder months
  3. Use thermal or double glazing to reduce cold surfaces

4. Fix Damp Issues Quickly

  1. Check for and repair leaking pipes, roofs or gutters
  2. Ensure your property has proper damp-proofing
  3. Inspect and clean drainage and downpipes regularly

5. Heat Your Home Consistently

  1. Maintain a steady indoor temperature – avoid large fluctuations
  2. In colder months, keep heating on low if away for long periods
  3. Avoid turning radiators off completely in unused rooms

6. Keep Walls and Furniture Away from Cold Surfaces

  1. Leave a small gap between furniture and external walls.
  2. Avoid overfilling wardrobes or cupboards on cold walls – stagnant air increases mould risk.

7. Insulate and Draught-Proof

  1. Proper loft and wall insulation helps regulate temperature and reduce condensation
  2. Draught-proofing helps maintain steady temperatures

Protecting Occupants & Ensuring Compliance

Mould can release allergens and potentially harmful toxins, which can trigger allergic reactions, respiratory issues, and asthma. Common indoor moulds such as:

Stachybotrys (Black Mould), Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Chaetomium, and Alternaria. All these types of mould are eliminated using our specialist treatment.

By proactively treating mould, landlords and property managers reduce the risk of health complaints, liability, and damage to property.

Need help?

If mould has already appeared or you’re unsure of the cause, The Mouldsmith provides professional treatment and humidity monitoring solutions to help you prevent future issues

Serving Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, and the wider Essex area.

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Getting started with The Mouldsmith is easy, we'll need a few things to get you an accurate quote:

  1. Clear photos of all mould-affected areas (ideally from a close up distance and a wide shot to show full wall coverage). 
  2. Note down what rooms are affected.
  3. Include your postcode.

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This is a professional treatment that kills 99.9% of mould, we cannot guarantee mould will not return if our recommendations are not followed post treatment

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