Mould Help

[adsyb99]

Hi,

My wife this morning discovered quite a lot of mould growing on the bottom of our 4 month old son's crib as is pretty upset.

I'm aware that it's most likely condensation that is causing the issue, but has anyone had a similar issue and had someone help them sort out the cause of the problem?

I wouldn't even know if you need a handyman or a damp expert?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Adam

[Jeremy]

For an immediate/cheap solution, have you considered buying a dehumidifier?

Longer term solution might be installation of ventilation ("passyfier" system). Damp specialists can install these, but I think a general builder/handyman would also do the job just fine.

[Greenbeanie]

Hi Adam

We have the same in our flat due to a number of factors, sounds like condensation/ventilation. . I've purchased a dehumidifier which has helped greatly but also - and even on really cold days - I open a window slightly for a period of time to create some air flow. That and regular wiping down of the area.

From the sounds of it - I don't think you need a damp expert.

Hope that helps a bit.

[Beagle]

I can understand her upset.

Dehumidify as suggested above and maybe try unibond humidity absorbers too. We have double glazing and rendering, perfect combination for preventing house breathing and I find the unibond things good.

[adsyb99]

Thanks for all the tips, really appreciate it!

[becibec]

Hi Adam,

How is the room ventilated? Do you have windows you can open? Is there central heating, is the room in a basement or a loft? Does the room border a bathroom? Lots of factors effect condensation but if the room is above ground, central heated and well ventalated then it's less likely to be condensation. A dehumidifier is really only needed if you can't ventalate. My experience is as the owner of a damp basement room with ensuite. We had a combination of damp through walls and condensation though mainly condensation. The best thing we did was to get a brilliant fan installed. Windows would have been better but not an option in a basement :(

Becky