Home expert shares her top tips for stopping mould growing on windows
dailyrecord.co.ukWith the weather being so cold recently, it's unlikely you've been opening the windows as much as you would in summer.This unfortunately means there's more chance of a mould infestation.
Not only does it create ugly-looking marks on your walls, ceilings and windows, it can trigger health problems - especially if you've already got a condition like asthma.Mould can often be caused by condensation, and can start to appear 24 hours after the excess moisture fills the air in your home.
However, there are a few precautions you can take to stop the problem from happening, the Mirror reports.Rebecca Armstrong is the director at Making Energy Greener (MEG) and usually works on all things insulation, home heating, and damp prevention through the right ventilation.Here, she's shared her expert advice for preventing mould from appearing, so your home can remain safe through the winter months.Condensation on your windows is a common sight in winter, and it can lead to a mould infestation if it's not dealt with.
Rebecca said: "A warmer glass surface means less condensation, so with double and triple-glazed windows specifically designed to reduce the loss of heat from a room by conduction from the inside to the outside of the building."She suggested installing double or triple-glazing if you haven't already.
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