SPOTTING mould at home is an unwelcome, but not uncommon, sight for many Brits this time of year. This might especially be the case following the weather of the past few days, as the UK was battered by bitterly cold winds followed by heavy rain. Advertisement 2 Mould in the home Credit: Getty 2 But banishing the toxic fuzz should be a priority, experts say.
When it manifests, damp is dangerous for our health. It can cause respiratory illnesses , allergies and asthma as the fungus spores are released in their thousands into the atmosphere. In 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak hit the news after he died as a result of the mould in his home in Rochdale.
Advertisement Read more on mould HOME TRUTHS The 4 little-known signs your child is dangerously ill from damp and mould HOME TRUTHS From wheezing to rashes - subtle signs there’s hidden mould in your house house A damp home is the perfect environment for mould to grow on the walls and surfaces. Damp is commonly caused by humidity, which can occur for many reasons, from weeks of rain outside to constantly washing clothes, cooking, or drying in the home. It’s also a result of condensation, particularly in the bathroom, or weaknesses in the home’s infrastructure, such as a leak or lack of insulation or ventilation.
Mould appears slowly as black, white or green patches on the walls, ceilings or tiles. Advertisement It might smell damp and musty, making the home uncomfortable. Government data says an average of three per cent of ho.