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Is living with this mould dangerous?

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redwhiteandblueee · 05/01/2025 18:25

I live in a 2 bed housing association house.
I have had this issue with mould for 2 years.
I have my windows open for air,I have a dehumidifier,I have my heating on.
I wash my walls and ceiling weekly but it grows back in a week.
My bathroom and bedroom are the worst areas,
These pics are from my bathroom and last pic bedroom.
The housing officer sent a damp inspector out who said nothing they can do and just keep washing walls weekly.
I'm so tired of it
I have mild asthma as well
What's causing this ?
They told me windows open and heating on all day -it's costing me a fortune.

Is living with this mould dangerous?
Is living with this mould dangerous?
Is living with this mould dangerous?
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ueberlin2030 · 05/01/2025 22:49

HPandthelastwish · 05/01/2025 22:40

@ueberlin2030 great advice, if you don't have a tumble dryer and there is no room / money for one and it's pouring with rain what do you suggest as an alternative?

Don't ever put clothes directly onto radiators. Dry them on (an) airer(s) near the radiators/storage heaters and also run a dehumidifier.
We lived without proper heating for a while, and a dehumidifier was a lifesaver. We still use it on auto even with the better heating (obviously we turn it off when windows are open).

TheyCantBurnUsAll · 05/01/2025 23:38

You probably need a better dehumidifier, if you read the box/instructions it will state the area it's designed to cover and it's surprisingly small.

My house is ex council and the mould is constant in winter. Get the expensive mould paint and use that. Leave the bathroom fan in for a while after a shower And get decent dehumidifiers and run them constantly. I have 3 large ones running constantly and empty them every morning. I get 5-9 litres of water in 24 hours out of mine then the mould stops.

To save your clothes make sure you have a couple inches between the wardrobe and the wall. If you have a box for your shoes make sure you keep a paper bag of rice in there and change it regularly- I've lose soooo many shoes to mould

redwhiteandblueee · 06/01/2025 14:25

Had the housing damp inspector out today
He went in loft and said it's not insulated at all and it needs insulation
Also the bathroom ceiling needs replacing

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BoTimic · 06/01/2025 14:33

Get a dehumidifier and repaint the areas. It will be cheaper than having the windows open while the heating is on.

2025HereICome · 06/01/2025 14:49

I had the exact same thing OP, got this paint, just wash the walls/ceilings before use, I gave mine 3 coats and it has completely resolved the issue.

Is living with this mould dangerous?
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redwhiteandblueee · 06/01/2025 14:25

Had the housing damp inspector out today
He went in loft and said it's not insulated at all and it needs insulation
Also the bathroom ceiling needs replacing

Oh sorry, didn't see your latest update. That's great news, will they take long to do the work do you think?

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