MOULD can rapidly grow on mattresses if a simple chore is overlooked during the winter months. An expert revealed that their biggest tip for preventing the unsightly and dangerous growth from occurring takes less than a minute. Manchester-based company Winstons has built a reputation for its luxury beds and mattresses.
An expert for the brand warned that the build-up of condensation around the home combined with reduced ventilation and sweat could create a breeding ground for mould. "Mould only grows in environments with humidity, warmth, and dust,” they told The Express . "We recommend rotating your mattress about once a month to promote good airflow, which can help prevent mould.
" Condensation is caused by warm, moist air coming into contact with cool surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and windows. These surfaces tend to be colder in winter, while homeowners are also trying to keep heat from escaping their houses. The condensation problem is worsened by the increased use of tumble dryers, central heating, and excess water vapour from hot showers.
The expert added that opening a window to ventilate rooms can help prevent water droplets that promote mould growth. Wet clothes should also be dried away from furniture such as beds to avoid creating an environment for growth to thrive. Rotating the mattress each month is a simple task that takes just a few seconds.
A mattress that already has mould visibly growing can be salvaged by taking action before it spreads. Experts recom.