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DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Check skirting and window frames for wet rot
Learn to spot, test and record wet rot in skirting boards and window frames before it spreads further.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Clean an extractor fan so it actually extracts
Isolate the fan safely, then strip, clean and test it so it clears steam and smells properly again.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Clear blocked airbricks
Clear blocked airbricks safely and restore underfloor airflow to stop damp building up.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Cut condensation in a bathroom
Reduce bathroom condensation and mould by fixing airflow, cleaning the fan, and resealing damp-prone edges.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 11 STEPS
Cut condensation in a bedroom
Stop bedroom condensation by fixing airflow, moisture sources and damp spots in one focused session.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 12 STEPS
Deal with condensation in a loft
Stop loft condensation by improving airflow, sealing draughts from below, and lagging cold surfaces.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Deal with mould inside a wardrobe
Clean mould inside a wardrobe, find the cause, dry the space, and stop it coming back.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 13 STEPS
Dry out a room after a leak
Stop the leak, drain trapped water safely, then dry the room fully before repairing skirting or plasterboard.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Dry washing indoors without causing damp
Dry laundry indoors safely by choosing the right room, ventilating well and controlling moisture to stop damp and mould.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Find the cause of a damp patch on a ceiling
Work through loft, bathroom and outside checks in order to find what's really causing a ceiling damp patch.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Fix a damp patch caused by a leaking gutter
Find and fix a leaking gutter, then dry out and redecorate the damp patch it left on your wall.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 11 STEPS
Fix damp around a window reveal
Diagnose and fix damp around a window reveal, treat mould, reseal externally, and stop it coming back.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Get rid of a musty smell in a room
Find and remove the cause of a musty smell, then clean, dry and ventilate the room properly.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 13 STEPS
Line a cold wall with thermal lining paper
Prepare your wall, then paste and hang thermal lining paper to cut condensation and warm up a cold wall.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Lower soil or paving that's bridging the damp-proof course
Dig out soil or lift paving next to your wall to restore a clear damp-proof course gap and stop rising damp.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Remove black mould from walls and ceilings
Clean mould safely, treat the cause, and redecorate so it doesn't just come back.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Remove mould from grout
Clean and prevent mould in bathroom or kitchen grout using safe cleaning products and good ventilation.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 11 STEPS
Remove mould from silicone sealant
Clean mouldy bathroom or kitchen sealant safely, and replace it if the mould won't shift.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Remove mould from window frames and seals
Clean mould off window frames and seals safely, then cut condensation so it doesn't come straight back.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Spot dry rot and know when to call a specialist
Learn to identify dry rot signs, test timber safely, and know exactly when a specialist survey is essential.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Stop condensation dripping from cold water pipes
Wrap cold water pipes in foam insulation and cut room humidity so condensation stops forming and dripping.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 10 STEPS
Stop condensation on windows
Cut window condensation by drying damp air, boosting airflow, and wiping moisture away before it turns to mould.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Tell condensation from rising or penetrating damp
Learn to read damp patches, smells, and patterns so you know if it's condensation, rising, or penetrating damp.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Treat mould behind furniture on outside walls
Clean and treat mould behind furniture on a cold outside wall, then improve airflow so it doesn't return.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 9 STEPS
Use a dehumidifier properly
Run a dehumidifier at the right humidity, empty and clean it regularly, and tackle damp's real cause.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Use anti-mould paint: when it helps and how to apply it
Clean mould with a fungicidal wash, let the wall dry, then apply two coats of anti-mould paint—never over damp or active mould.
DAMP, MOULD & CONDENSATION · 8 STEPS
Use trickle vents to cut condensation
Find, free, clean and correctly position your window trickle vents to cut everyday condensation and mould risk.
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