WITH temperatures now dropping, millions of households around the world are dealing with the same issue - mould. According to data by Homebrite, the problem is huge - an astronomical 58% of privately rented households across England have reported damp, mould and/or excessive cold. Advertisement 3 With winter fast approaching, thousands of Britons have been taking to social media to seek advice on how to tackle mould Credit: Getty 3 Luckily, thrifty Home Bargains shoppers have found a solution that costs less than a quid Credit: Getty But not can only black spores make for an unsightly mess, the widespread fungi, as well as being exposed by dampness, can also have a negative impact on your health.

The NHS warned that those particularly vulnerable are people with respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma, as well as newborns, young children and the elderly. Being exposed to and inhaling the mould spores can cause a range of issues, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rash. In some cases mould can also cause asthma attacks.

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a £2 supermarket buy warmed my room WASH THIS How to banish condensation with a 69p buy - & it works to keep your shower shiny As autumn is well and truly here, hundreds of Brits have been taking to social media to seek advice and share their top tips to tackle mould. Amongst them was also one anonymous Facebook user who shared the.