Mould Cleaning blog
Practical, plain-English advice on mould cleaning: costs, rules, planning and what to expect. Topics: Advice, Business, Homeowners, How-to, Regulations, Seasonal.
Seasonal
Why mould gets worse in winter: an autumn prevention checklist
Why UK homes get more mould from October to March, and a practical autumn checklist to stop condensation mould before it starts.
Homeowners
Mould in Victorian and period homes: solid walls, causes and fixes
Why Victorian terraces and other solid-walled UK homes get mould, which modern fixes make it worse, and what actually works.
Homeowners
Mould in a new build home: why it happens and what to do
Why mould appears in new build UK homes, how drying-out moisture and ventilation play a part, and when to involve the developer or warranty.
Advice
10 mould myths busted: what really works in UK homes
Common beliefs about mould in UK homes, from bleach and vinegar to black mould and dehumidifiers, checked against the evidence.
Regulations
Renters' Rights Act 2026: what changes for damp and mould
How the Renters' Rights Act 2025 affects damp and mould in private rented homes in England in 2026, and what is still to come.
Advice
Is mould making you ill? Health risks and who is most vulnerable
What UK health guidance says about damp and mould, the symptoms linked to it, who is most at risk and what to do if someone is affected.
How-to
Drying clothes indoors without causing mould: a practical guide
How much moisture indoor drying adds, the best and worst places to dry washing in a UK home, and simple ways to stop it causing mould.
How-to
What humidity causes mould? Ideal indoor levels and how to measure
The indoor humidity levels that encourage mould in UK homes, how to read a hygrometer properly and how to bring humidity down room by room.
Homeowners
Buying or selling a house with mould: surveys, disclosure and costs
What buyers and sellers in the UK should know about mould in a property: survey findings, disclosure, negotiation and fixing it before a sale.
Business
Mould in offices and workplaces: employer duties and what to do
What UK employers and commercial tenants must do about damp and mould at work, from health and safety law to leases and cleaning.