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Take all necessary measures to eliminate damp from the house. Ventilate all rooms, cupboards etc. Electric space-heaters are cheap to run and can help to keep a troublesome damp spot dry – do not use fan heaters as these churn up the spores.
Cover pans when cooking to reduce the amount of steam generated. Fitting an extractor fan in the kitchen can also reduce the amount of moisture in the air which in turn reduces condensation.
Avoid having vinyl wallpapers, metal window-frames and other household fittings that favour condensation. Have baths rather than showers as these create less steam.
Check for signs of dampness and mould growth behind furniture and in cupboards, refrigerators and deep-freezes regularly. The rubber door-seals often harbour black moulds.
Throw away any furniture, curtains, carpets or cushions that have been damp and smell of mildew – even if they are now dry they will still contain mould spores.
Do not leave vegetables and fruit lying around for too long before eating them.
Do not have too many plants in the house. Remove dead leaves and flowers, and do not over water them. Take off the top layer of soil and replace it from time to time.
Avoid using humidifiers that have standing water in them.
Heat the whole house well – do not leave some rooms permanently cold and unventilated.
Make sure clothes and shoes are thoroughly dry before putting them away in drawers or cupboards.
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