Mould and Mildew - Prevention

Mould & Mildew...

There are two types of mould and mildew that can develop during a tenancy:

1) Low level damp penetration to outer walls normally creeping up the walls from the bottom.

In most cases this indicates a maintenance issue for the landlord.

2) High level mould normally seen on ceilings, silicone sealant around bath fittings and

window frames. This is almost certainly caused by a combination of high humidity and

lack of ventilation.

In either case, the problem should be kept under control or even eradicated by using a good

quality proprietary treatment readily available from retailers. In our experience, the most effective

brand is Hagesan Mould Spray which can be purchased from www.amazon.co.uk

Here is what one satisfied user said about the product.

This is honestly the ONLY product to successfully remove black mould. I live in a very hard water area and have a large corner shower with beautiful uneven tiles and large white lines of grout between them. Since the bathroom was decorated nine years ago, I've fought a losing battle against horrendous black and orange mould. Having tried every other product on the market I picked up a bottle of this in my local supermarket, assuming it wouldn't make any difference. The instructions say spray on the affected area, leave for half an hour, then clean off. I sprayed on a generous amount and forgot about it! A couple of hours later I went back to the bathroom and the shower was gleaming white - no mould, looking absolutely brand new!!! I couldn't believe it. After years wearing out toothbrushes, brillo pads (?!)and every other cleaning utensil and product out there, not only does this stuff work but you hardly need any effort. Be warned - it is STRONG. It smells like a swimming pool that has just been clorinated and it's best to open a window, spray the area, and leave, closing the door behind you. If you can't do that, I suggest you wear a DIY mask.
There are warnings and useage instructions on the bottle. To be frank, I don't care what's in it (not very 'green' I know) as long as it does the job. After use, the grout stayed perfectly white for about three months, and the tiles had a fabulous sparkle. I'm just about to re-do a few small patches where the black is creeping back. I bought a 750ml bottle which should keep my very large shower enclosure mould free for a whole year.

A cheaper alternative can be diluted bleach in a small spray bottle, add a few tablespoons of white vinegar. The combination works a treat.