Lifestyle Sales & Lettings are a highly reputable estate agent in Lancashire, they are the ideal choice for anyone looking to sell their property in Ramsbottom, Bury, or Rossendale areas.  The team of local property market specialists can guide you through the process of sales, lettings, mortgages, insurance, auctions, and renovations. 

We are now in Spring, but with Winter weather, therefore Lifestyle Sales & Lettings highlight the importance of keeping your home free from damp, condensation, and mould.  Homes that have issues with damp can lose up to 53% of their value and can even cause issues within a person’s home insurance. 

Dampness in houses can be caused by numerous factors including condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp, poor ventilations, or structural issues.

It's important to identify the root cause of damp in a house and address it as soon as possible, as prolonged exposure to damp conditions can lead to mould growth and damage to the building.

How can you reduce Condensation and Black Mould Growth?

Produce Less Moisture

Use extractor fans in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room and whenever possible, dry your clothes outside.

Remove Excess Moisture

Wipe away any condensation that is on your window and windowsills and use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity levels in your home. 

Ventilate to Remove Moisture

Whenever possible open windows and doors to allow fresh air to circulate through your home.

Heat Your Home a Little More

To maintain warmth in rooms and prevent condensation during cold weather, it's recommended to keep a constant low level of background heat throughout the day instead of using brief bursts of high heat only when you're present in the house.

Deal with Black Mould Right Away

It is important to treat black mould as soon as you can as it can pose a serious health risks to those living in your home.  Make sure you address the source of the moisture causing the growth as this will prevent the mould from returning. 

By following these tips, you can reduce the amount of moisture in your home, which can help prevent mould growth, improve air quality, and create a more comfortable living environment.

To download Lifestyle Sales & Lettings free resource “Keep Your Home Free from Damp” and learn more useful information about damp and how it affects your home, click here to visit their website.

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