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Black mould on celing and walls

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Abubu · 05/11/2009 15:45

Hi,

We have horrible browny black mould in spots on our ceiling and walls. Mainly in the corners but every so often in a random patch.

We have bought a dehumidifier (although to be honest probably don't have it on as much as we should). We use the tumble drier more and try not to leave washing out too much.

I don't understand what we are doing wrong?
What should I do to kill it before I paint over it?

Thanks!

OP posts:
Gboo · 05/11/2009 15:49

You can buy mould and mildew remover from places like wilkinsions.
Wear gloves and a mask though.

When we had we were told to have a window open for a while everyday and having the dryer on would probably make it worse because of moist air but hard to avoid in this weather.

Bucharest · 05/11/2009 15:50

Are there any water pipes in the walls?

Our neighbours had a leaking pipe and that gave our walls damp patches.

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