The de-humidifier works to an extent but we are poor students with a crap landlord who will not do anything drastic, actually make that anything at all! we have soil and wood lice coming through our bathroom floor, a blue/green mold grows on things that are left either in a cupboard for too long, or are not cleaned regularly enough, eg it appears on furniture, walls etc. is there some kind of cheap temporary prevention such as soaps in the wardrobe or maybe heating the flat, will heat be better than freezing cold?? I can't lose more shoes to the mould monster, please help! oh and by the way, does this sound like an environment from which you would contract bronchitis?!.......
2006-10-23 04:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by Emma F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think you need heating as well as dehumidifier for damp rooms and cupboards. Off course you can get breathing problems living in the cold room all the time.
2006-10-23 04:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lilu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damp and mould can release fungus spores into the room and anyone with chest problems ie. asthma will be affected by them.mould is caused by lack of air circulation, open windows when possible, vents on double glazed windows etc. in a damp room that which is not moved often ie. wardrobe, drawers clothes in wardrobes will sweat causing mould.do not dry clothes in house or on rads it creates steam which causes damp. if you believe the damp is too bad get the enviroment agency based in your local council offices to pay you a visit, they will come round with a damp meter and if changes are needed can enforce your landlord to comply, although this may upset him. what is more important to you your health or your home.
2006-10-24 11:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the landlords legal responsibility to make sure that rented accommodation is in a habitable condition. See the link below for more info. If it is in an unsatisfactory condition to a major extent, the council can order repairs etc the cost being passed to your landlord. Perhaps you can get in touch with your local council and they can give you more advise.
I am assuming that you are in the UK (England or Wales - I dunno whether the rules are the same in Scotland)
2006-10-23 11:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Wattsie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put your cloths and books in a closet
light it with a 100 watt light bulb
this will keep your stuff warm and gry
2006-10-24 10:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by gussie r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keeping the area well lit and air moving in the area should help
2006-10-23 14:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by smokey9872 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
health issues aside,protect belongings by sealing in polybags
2006-10-27 10:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by ped 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋