“I've never seen them so cheap,” as shoppers buy mold-fighting gadgets for 60 cents
SHOPPERS say they've 'never seen them so cheap' as they rush to buy a 60p mold-fighting gadget that banishes condensation.
Mold is something that many households dread when winter arrives, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune to get rid of it.
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Mold is a type of fungus that lives on animal or plant matter, including building materials such as wood and drywall, and furniture such as curtains, carpets, and boxes.
It plays an important role in the Earth's ecosystem, but can be dangerous indoors.
Mold is usually caused by moisture and condensation. or poor ventilation.
Rising damp is also a reason that your walls and ceilings can become moldy.
Rising damp can indicate a serious problem with the interior walls, as a pipe may have burst behind the walls or under your bath.
Fortunately, there are a plethora of solutions to the mold problem, and some of them are quite affordable.
Since mold is caused by condensation, preventing moisture is the best way to tackle it.
A 60p dehumidifier can draw in moisture and prevent condensation.
And a pack of 18 pieces is available online for € 11.97, which you will enjoy for a long time.
Each can absorb up to three times its own weight in water and can be placed anywhere in the home where moisture needs to be removed.
Shoppers say “this stuff is great” and are impressed with the “purchase price.”
One person wrote: “I'm going to work on a more permanent solution, but in the meantime these will help reduce the issues.”
Living with mold in your home can affect your physical and mental health.
According to research by Envirodent, moisture increases due to condensation, affects 1 in 5 homes in Britain.
Mold can be harmful to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, infants and children, and people with pre-existing health problems.
Mold affects your immune system and can cause breathing problems.
The spores produce allergens that can cause sneezing, a runny nose, rashes and even asthma attacks.
How to get rid of mold
The best way to tackle mold is to prevent it. To do that, you need to prevent condensation and moisture from accumulating in your home:
While opening windows may be the last thing you want to do during the cold months, you don't need to do it often.
Let stale air out and fresh, but cold air in during the morning and before you go to bed.
- Make sure your exhaust fans are working
These are the fans found in kitchens and bathrooms and they help remove excess steam from the air, preventing condensation from forming.
Although dehumidifiers themselves use energy to operate, they are a great help in removing large amounts of condensation water in a relatively short time.
Most good dehumidifiers are automatic, meaning they turn on and off when the desired humidity is reached.
If mold is already present, you can remove it as follows:
Pour three percent hydrogen peroxide into a bottle and spray it on the affected area, wait ten minutes and then scrub the mold away
Spray some vinegar on the surface and let it sit for at least an hour, scrub with a brush and then wipe with a damp cloth. Never mix with bleach as it is dangerous.
Dissolve baking soda in water and spray it on the mold. Scrub with a brush, remove excess with damp clothing and allow to dry.
If you use bleach, mix four parts water with one part bleach.
Apply your solution to the affected areas, rub briskly, wait as long as possible and rinse the treated areas thoroughly, letting it dry.
Dominic Lees-Bell, a bathroom expert from Drench, said investing in window insulation film could be the answer to the mold problem.
Cleaning expert Laura Harnett has revealed a £1 purchase that could banish mold from your home.
A Tiktoker Carly is delighted with the results of a cheap gadget that she considers a 'game changer' for preventing mold from growing in the home.
A video of the maker testing the “absolutely amazing” £1.60 product has gone viral on social media.
In the meantime, homeowners should be aware of a common mold mistake that could cost them $1,000.