Mould

[imdying]

You're renting? Nice. That means you can use the most effective method.

Move out of that dingy shit hole.

[Usarka]

Grow some shrooms man!

[Matt_TG]

The suggestions so far help to get rid of the result but I'd bet that the ceiling is not insulated, and this is causing condensation on the ceiling and that's why mould occurs there.

The owner can get cheap insulation for rented properties through the government I think - this would go a long way to preventing the mould build up. Anti mould paint (like you would use in a bathroom) also helps.

Good luck

[JimO]

if you have a unflued gas heater get rid of it

[Rhys]

Unflued gas heaters are really bad for water, white vinegar is brilliant for cleaning mold dehumidifiers can remove heaps of water but the best and cheapest way to dry you house is to open widows as much as possible

[Usarka]

I just paid the May power bill and fuck my lengthways. Have switched heater off for winter and putting on all my outdoors clothes.

Currently in polyprop, t-shirt, fleece-shirt and wool jersey etc.

Facists.

[Hitcher]

Mould is usually a lifestyle issue. It's caused by moisture being retained inside a comparatively warm, enclosed space.

Causes of moisture are various. They include human and animal respiration; steam from bathrooms, laundries and kitchens; and, worst of all, unflued gas heaters.

The worst cause is from those standalone, bottled gas heaters. They emit about 1 litre of water per hour. Surprisingly they're banned in most developed countries around the world for that reason and also because, as they age, they emit increasing amounts of carbon monoxide. But New Zealanders think they're cheap and efficient, so hey, what they heck. Use electricity for heating. Have a conversation with your landlord about insulation.

Mould-causing moisture can generally be reduced significantly by good ventilation. Securistays on windows are cheap and efficient. Get your landlord to start by fitting some for you in your kitchen, laundry, bathroom and bedroom. Keep your furniture away from walls so air can move around more efficiently.

Dehumidifiers can help but they're expensive to run. Don't use one until you've helped to reduce moisture sources, as noted above. Nothing is that good.

HRV systems, and similar air circulating systems, only help by equalising the temperature in a house. They don't remove moisture. I doubt your landlord will fit one of those for you.

Heat pumps have a dehumidifying nature. Again, they're not going to solve a moisture problem, only mitigate it. I doubt your landlord will fit one of those for you, unless you're a Housing New Zealand tenant in a dire dwelling.

Home hygiene is always important. But no amount of cleaning products will reduce mould risk unless you're constantly at the task and taking steps to reduce the amount of air-borne moisture in your home.

And it's called Exit Mould, in case you're having trouble finding it in your supermarket.

[Vampirella]

Mould is usually a lifestyle issue. It's caused by moisture being retained inside a comparatively warm, enclosed space.

Just like a vagina eh.

[scracha]

And it's called Exit Mould, in case you're having trouble finding it in your supermarket.

Yeah, unless your landlord does something major then you're just applying bandages to the situation and regardless of how "nice" they are, you should not be forced to live in cold damp house. A heatpump and loft insulation are hardly gonna break the bank for your average landlord.

[Hitcher]

Just like a vagina eh.

Well, yes. Without proper care around moisture control, both your house and your snatch will suffer from mould. Srsly.

[Hitcher]

A heatpump and loft insulation are hardly gonna break the bank for your average landlord.

Indeed, particularly given assistance currently available through EECA. However reducing the amount of air-borne moisture is important whatever other technology is introduced.

[Scouse]

Just like a vagina eh.

I sincerly hope that your not talking about yourself there Vampirella

[Ladydragon]

Try a dehumidifier, and wipe down the problem areas in the morning. Get rid of the dampness.

Hellokitty came over the other Sunday and was so nice she gave me her dehumidifier i've been moving it from room to room after I washed the ceilings again
it's amazing hoe much moisture was in all the rooms.

I've had to empty the dehumidfier more than a few time.

Thanks again hellokitty

[hellokitty]

Hellokitty came over the other Sunday and was so nice she gave me her dehumidifier i've been moving it from room to room after I washed the ceilings again
it's amazing hoe much moisture was in all the rooms.

I've had to empty the dehumidfier more than a few time.

Thanks again hellokitty

you are more than welcome!

[BMWST?]

hrv type systems do work.our system has dramatically reduced the condensation we used to get on the windows.They expel the warm moist air with warmish dry air from the roof space.The effect is immediate.On the day we had the system installed the windows were running with water.The next morning there was virtually none,the next morning there was none.