Did you know that mould forms carcinogenic toxins and has long been identified as the cause of serious allergies? An insidious enemy, then, of whose existence within their own four walls many of those affected have no idea. Because mould often nests secretly without revealing itself immediately. In the early stages, for example it hardly smells and prefers to hide behind cupboards. This is why the search for the unwanted lodger does not begin until after the initial health issues have begun.
All tips for a better room climate are futile if mould has settled in the apartment or house unnoticed. According to studies, around 17% of Germans live in a flat contaminated with mould spores. When inhaled through the air, they cause colds, bronchitis, reddened mucous membranes in the eyes, tiredness or headaches. These are classic symptoms that indicate mould growth in living spaces. In this practical knowledge series, we would like to show you how you can strongly get to grips with mould and get rid of it for good. You should particularly carefully check …
- Window sills, stiles and heads
Moisture always builds up where it is coldest. This is why mould is particularly quick to settle in the corners of windows in older buildings or, more generally, where windows have poor insulat
- Heater alcoves
The outer walls are thinner there, so they also cool down more quickly than elsewhere. As long as the radiators are switched on, there is no problem. But there is a risk of mould as soon as the heating is not on continuously or if it is switched off completely.
- All corners of the room and ceiling
Since outer walls get very cold during the winter, they are susceptible to condensation accumulating and thus to the build-up of mould.
- Behind furniture
Air should be free to circulate behind your cupboards so that any condensate can escape. It is best to place furniture 10 to 15 centimetres away from the wall. - Kitchen and bathroom
Here silicon seams should be checked first and foremost. If they are connected to cold outer walls, they will be particularly prone to outbreaks of mould.
How to get rid of mould spores in the house
If you have actually discovered mould in your home or flat, you should take action right away without thinking twice: for example, you can get rid of it by using methylated spirits or isopropyl alcohol from the pharmacy or drugstore. Both of these alcohol-based substances are well suited to the task but are highly flammable. Therefore, you need to ventilate the area well both during and after use until the alcohol has evaporated. If the mould infestation exceeds an area of more than half a square metre, health and safety authorities recommend hiring a specialist for the clean-up.
How best to prevent mould invasion
It is best to ensure that the room humidity is always in the optimal range, between 40 and 60%. In addition, you should monitor the humidity with a hygrometer to quickly and reliably determine whether there are zones of high humidity in your home. With precise climate measuring devices such as the BC06, the BZ15M or the BZ20M from Trotec, you can not only display the air humidity, but also other important values such as the room temperature.
Harmful, health-threatening mould infestation often occurs after moisture damage in houses and flats. With the help of special moisture measuring devices, you can determine how damp a wall actually is. Trotec also provides you with a professional selection of these devices, which are best suited to your requirements: from instruments for simple moisture measurements such as the BM12 or the BM18 to more sophisticated measuring devices such as the BM22, BM31 or the BM40. If you want walls to remain free of outbreaks, then Trotec offers you a measuring device such as the BM31, which works using the dielectric process.
If the humidity in your rooms is permanently above 60% or if you notice a damp wall, you should rely on professional dehumidifiers for drying. In this field, you will also find Trotec with brand quality devices as a strong partner by your side: With our dehumidifiers of the TTK series, you can ensure optimal air humidity and a healthy fell-good climate in your own four walls all year round.
The best choice – the HomeComfort dehumidifiers of the TTK series from Trotec
With its TTK-Comfort dehumidifiers, Trotec offers the right model for almost any application. Due to their innovative technology, such as the hygrostat-controlled automatic dehumidification, the devices effectively keep rooms dry. All TTK devices can be used with flexibility thanks to their mobility and compact design and also impress with a wide range of other convenient equipment features.
Better indoor air – thanks to innovative solutions from Trotec
Inform yourself comprehensively about all the advantages offered to you by our air quality management system using the dehumidifiers of the TTK Comfort Series. And take advantage of our current offer price: For example, you can get the BM31 humidity measuring device reduced from £93.47 to only £57.54 incl. VAT. – now in the Trotec Shop!
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4/7 How to prevent excessive indoor humidity
5/7 How to prevent health-threatening mould growth
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