Mould Removal

Mould is a microscopic organism related to fungus that is common in homes. Mould can grow anywhere in your home provided that it has access to the following:

• Organic materials (including, wood, plaster or paper)
• Moisture
• OxygenMould can be temporarily cleaned from walls, but it is important to protect yourself from the spores by wearing goggles, long rubber gloves and a mask that covers your nose and mouth. Keep the doors of the room where you are cleaning closed to stop mould spores escaping into other areas of the house, but leave the windows open to ensure that the air is circulating..
  
  
• have a plastic bag ready to take away any soft furnishings, clothes and soft toys that are mouldy. Soft furnishings should be shampooed and clothes professionally dry cleaned
• fill a bucket with water and some mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid or a soap used for hand-washing clothes
• use a rag dipped in the soapy water to carefully wipe the mould off the wall. Be careful not to brush it, as this can release mould spores
• when you’ve finished, use a dry rag to remove the moisture from the wall
• afterwards, put the rags in a plastic bag and throw them away
• all the surfaces in the room should be thoroughly cleaned by either wet wiping or vacuuming to remove any spores