Tackling the source of damp.

Despite being a nuisance to clean up, mould has many effects on you and your home, none of which are good. Thus it is vitally important that mould is treated as quickly as possible to minimise the damage it can cause. Though cleaning it up is a great step to take, in order to truly remove the issue you need to tackle the source of the damp itself.

The general occurrence of damp happens because there is water reaching places it shouldn't. Whether it be  from the indoors or the external faces of your home, damp is a build up of moisture in a warm area that has little air circulation. These conditions can breed mould and damp within the home.

Poorly maintained gutters can be a cause of damp

In order to tackle the source of the problem you need to make a full audit of your home. By making a thorough search both inside and out you can identify the source of the mould and damp then get to work on fixing it. Possible places are gutters, window frames or downpipes. By inspecting these areas and other water locations you can find the source relatively quickly.

Once you have found the problem it needs to be treated. Depending on the cause, the repair can be a quick task, such as resealing a window or repairing a crack in a wall. These small tasks can often be completed as a DIY task or alternatively professionals could be called in for the more dangerous jobs like repairing a hole in your roof.

Once the problem has been dealt with you can clean up the mould that has developed across the surface. Specific treatments for damp and mould are easy to get hold of and not all of them are based on toxic chemicals. Many safe to use products such as the MoGo Damp Seal are friendly for users and their families and are effective in preventing mould from returning to the surface being treated. By treating the source of the problem it may be some time before you see any damp again.

To treat and protect against any future damp, mould and mildew try the new MoGo Damp Seal.  Available to buy today by clicking here.