Polycell Damp Seal Aerosol 500ml

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A desiccant dehumidifier extracts water from the air using an absorbent material. The material is heated to turn the moist air into water, which then drips into a water tank. This type of dehumidifier is best suited to cold, unheated rooms. The other main cause of mould inside our homes is condensation. When indoor air can no longer hold moisture, condensation begins to form, particularly on cold surfaces such as windowsills, mirrors and walls. You should expect a strong odour that can be unpleasant to use so ensure that you have enough ventilation and are well prepared with a mask and goggles before you start to seal the damp area. Your best solution is to choose one of the best damp seal paints and treat the area properly, after first fixing whatever is causing the damp in the first place!

In addition to removing and preventing mould, you can use HG Mould Spray for getting rid of tea and coffee stains. Always make sure you follow the instructions carefully to get the best results. If you’re worried you might have a damp problem it’s worth giving your place a once over. Here are a few tell-tale signs to look out for: Walls The micro-porous formulation allows moisture to escape slowly preventing the buildup of problems behind the damp seal.

What Causes Mould?

This product is quite potent and does have a strong smell, so it is important to ventilate the area you are cleaning as well as you possibly can while using this spray. Also, it is recommended that you use gloves when handling this product as it does contain bleach. If you want to prevent mould, you need to keep your home as warm, particularly in colder weather. Cold air can’t hold moisture as well as warm air, and therefore condenses on cold surfaces and mould begins to grow. When wardrobes are full, air struggles to circulate, and, when fitted against a cold wall, the damp can damage clothes and shoes. Photograph: Nicola Tree/Getty Images How can I stop mould in my wardrobe? One coat damp seal paint has been formulated to seal damp patches on ceilings and walls, and as they name implies – it’d designed to do it in just one coat. If you follow the instructions and prep your walls correctly before-hand, damp seal paint should reduce the risk of damp reoccurring. How Long Does It Take Damp Seal Paint To Dry Out?

Try washing musty smelling soft furnishings in the washing machine with some white vinegar added to the usual detergent Look out for discoloured or stained areas forming – particular hot spots include chimney breasts and the corners of the room. Windows As mentioned previously, some damp and mould problems are caused by structural problems, for example, leaks in a roof, around a window or in pipes, or even rising damp.

There’s been some debate as to the effectiveness of damp seal paint, so let’s try and clarify. In a nutshell, damp seal paint does work when it’s used in the correct way and for the correct purpose. Closed curtains are great draught excluders, but they also prevent the windowpane from being warmed up by central heating. This makes the glass colder than it could be, therefore causing condensation. Keeping curtains open at night means the glass temperature will stay closer to the room temperature so condensation won’t form. If it’s not practical to keep curtains open, changing them to thinner curtains will still make a difference.