Condensation, Mould, Mildew in Conservatory?

Question

Mold is forming on vertical blinds in my conservatory... and there is lots of condensation on the inside of the windows.

Why is this happening?
and how can we prevent it?
and how to remove the mold already on the blinds?

any answers would be helpful thanks.

Answer 1

Soak the Blind slats in the Bathtub with Bleach water, its cold, so best bet is a Dehumidifier. Keep the air moving in that room.

Answer 2

By the sounds of things, their is either not enough heating or insufficient ventilation or most likely both. Also if the glass is single glazed that won't help.

To cure do the following.
1. Fit a small heater. You can buy special 'frost watch' heaters that are under 1KW that should help keep the air warm.

2. Check ventilation. If there's no ventilation then your fighting a losing battle. You should find some form of vents at high level check their not blocked. If you don't have any either fit some or if you have an opening roof window leave it slightly a jar. Ideally you need both vents at the bottom and top as this will encourage convection (warm air rises and exits at the top which in turn forces in fresh air in at the bottom).

3. To get rid of the mould etc, you can buy products from places like homebase or b & q.

PS. If by any chance you have your tumble dryer in the conservatory (have seen this before) GET IT OUT!!

Answer 3

you need to improve the ventilation, it's common in Winter when the place is all closed up with windows closed. We all breath ou moisture and, if it has nowhere to go, then it will condense on a cold surface, which is usually anywhere in an unheated conservatory. The moisture creasts a good atmosphere for the mould to grow, can be wiped off, and you can buy liquids that will kill the spoeres as you clean. Just ensure that the place is ventilated and you shouldn't get the problem back.

Answer 4

I stake my life on it being poor air circulation. Clean off all the affected areas and open the vents or windows slightly. It would be better if you have high level vents (in the ridge beam preferably, that's the beam supporting the apex of the roof) as well as low level (window vents) to create circulation inside. If not, a temporary measure would be to get an oscillating fan and leave it on (at low setting) for a few hours a day with ventilation to the outside. You can also get roof vents that run on solar energy. They slot into a hole in the roof (assuming you have Polycarbonate sheets) and they slowly and quietly suck out the air. Contact a Conservatory Co. and they will advise you on how many you'll need.
If you follow one of these options, I guarantee you'll cure the problem.

Answer 5

mold can be removed with a bleach and water mixture.the condensation and mold are caused by the tempeture differences inside and out.it causes the glass to sweat giving the mold a place to grow.if you can vent the room,add a ceiling fan or control the tempeture this will help.but most likely the mold started inside your walls and has pretty much taken over.if this has happened you will need to begin a complete remodel to get rid of it and prevent you from possibly becoming sick.if so insulate well to prevent it .

Answer 6

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Condensation, Mould, Mildew in Conservatory?
Mold is forming on vertical blinds in my conservatory... and there is lots of condensation on the inside of the windows.

Why is this happening?
and how can we prevent it?
and how to remove the mold already on the blinds?

any answers would be helpful thanks.

Answer 7

I raise African violets in my home, and it's absolutely essential to keep the air moving if you don't want mold to grow in such a high-humidity environment. Depending on the size of the area, you may be able to get away with a ceiling fan, or you may need several fans placed carefully to keep air circulating without drying out any nearby plants.

Removing existing mold is usually just a question of working to clean it off whatever surface it's on; bleach and water can work on surface that can't be harmed by the bleach itself. To prevent its buildup, I recommend a product called Physan. I wick-water my violets, and when mixed into the trays of fertilizer solution, it prevents algal growth.

Answer 8

You can buy cleaners for mould but Ajax spray with bleach is ok. The problem with condensation is lack of ventilation. I just open all the windows when the heating isn't on and I do have a dehumidifyer which sometimes collects a pint of water per hour!!!!

Answer 9

You need double glazing..the warm air in the room is coming into contact with the window which is cold from the outside air.. You can either double glaze your windows, lower the heat in that room and or open a window to get rid of some of the heat.

If the blinds are a fabric..forget it..if they are wood, still difficult..but wipe with a solution of water and bleach.. same goes for plastic ones.

Answer 10

Sounds like a problem with your double glazing. The units have blown. If your conservatory is still under guarantee then the company that supplied them should rectify this free of charge.
If it is not a reputable company or you don't have a guarantee then you may have to pay for them to be replaced.
Good luck.