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How to stop mould forming by bedroom window

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kissmelittleass · 19/11/2022 21:53

Bedroom window in my ds and my bedroom has a few small mould spots on wall beside window and a little bit on the windowsill.
Windows have started to be a little wet this last week with the colder weather but I wipe them every morning and open the windows for an hour at least or longer to air the rooms I also have the small dehumidifiers from Poundland in each room which collect water.
So what else can I do to prevent this?

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jtaeapa · 19/11/2022 21:55

I sprayed cleaning vinegar onto ours and wipe when wet. The vinegar has been effective.

jtaeapa · 19/11/2022 21:56

Oh but leave the vinegar spray for a bit before wiping. Maybe 30-60 mins.

DoodlePug · 19/11/2022 22:01

Really it just comes down to ventilation. Your breath is damp so after 8 hours the room is full of damp air unless it can escape.

I leave the windows open a touch in our room when it's not freezing, and leave dcs doors open.

If you see mould get rid of it properly with a good spray to kill it all.

Jewel1968 · 19/11/2022 22:03

Spray bleach. I think vinegar is better for porus surface whereas bleach is better for smooth surface.

kissmelittleass · 19/11/2022 22:35

@jtaeapa Thanks.. I have white vinegar do I just dab it in with a cloth leave for an hour and wipe off?
I have some anti mould paint would that be ok to paint over after using the vinegar do you think?

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