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Mould can be found pretty much everywhere and is an essential part of our environment. It\u2019s one of nature\u2019s cleansers because it breaks down dead organic matter. It’s wonderfully effective when working in the outdoors, but when it gets indoors it can cause big problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mould is an organism that reproduces through tiny spores. The spores group together creating a single visible cluster, like what you see on old bread. Visible mould clusters means that there are airborne mould spores flying around. These spores are invisible to the human eye and pose significant health risks. For people who are sensitive to mould, it can cause respiratory problems, allergic reactions and in the worst cases taking root in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve found mould in your home, now is the time to get rid of it. As well as the health risks it poses, it\u2019s also consuming the surface it\u2019s on. It won’t go away by itself and will only get exponentially worse. Our comprehensive guide below shows you how to get rid of it from walls, floors, ceilings and other hard surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with pretty much all organisms, the key ingredient to mould is moisture. Without water, it can\u2019t survive.  You need to identify the source of the moisture and fix the issue. If you don’t, then even after you’ve completely cleaned away all the mould, you can be sure it’ll be back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

External causes of excess moisture causing mould can be broken pipes, floods or a leaky roof. Internal causes of mould can be air drying of clothes, appliances like stoves, washing machines and dryers with no exhaust systems, overcrowded rooms (people produce moisture from breathing and sweating) and inadequate heating and cooling allowing water to condense on windows and walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n