Wet or hot and muggy weather can lead to mould in your home. Mould is serious – it can cause asthma and other health issues, and it can wear out furniture and even walls, floors and tiles faster.
To help stop it:
- open your windows on dry and sunny days
- turn on a fan to create airflow
- turn on an exhaust fan when bathing, and close the bathroom door to stop moisture escaping into living areas
- vacuum, remove dust, and clean kitchens and bathrooms
- open wardrobes to air out clothes
- don’t hang wet clothes in living areas or bedrooms
- ensure clothes dryers are adequately ventilated and regularly remove lint from the filter.
Here are a few tips to safely clean mould off surfaces:
- Use white vinegar from a supermarket diluted with water (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water) on walls and tiles.
- For more delicate materials, use warm soapy water – it won’t kill the mould, but it will slow it down.
- Remember, avoid bleach as it can create toxic fumes and discolour, rather than remove, mould.
- Use leather cleaner on items like leather shoes and bags.
Please call us on 1800 422 322 and press 1 if you suspect mould has been caused by a water leak or other maintenance-related issue.
Download our fact sheet on how to prevent mould in your home (PDF, 89 KB)
How mould can affect your health
To find out more about how mould can affect your health, read the NSW Health mould fact sheet