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1. WHAT IS MOULD AND
WHY DOES IT OCCUR?
Mould is part of a group of see mould start to grow on walls,
very common organisms called benches and other surfaces because
of the wet air.
fungi that also include
mushrooms and yeast. It is Drying clothes indoors on clothes lines
present virtually everywhere, or stands is a common culprit when it
both indoors and outdoors. comes to causes of indoor humidity
problems.
Mould may grow indoors in wet or
moist areas lacking adequate
ventilation, including walls, wallpaper, Sometimes people use humidifiers in
ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, their homes. But there are moulds
insulation material and wood. If that only need the humidity level to
moisture accumulates in a building be higher than 55% to start growing.
mould growth will often occur. So, if you need to use a humidifier in
your home make sure to keep the
The at times, extreme weather humidity below 55%.
conditions Sydney’s is known for can
have an effect on the levels of mould
we are experiencing. Mould can grow
on mass within days if it has the right
environment.
Moisture is really the key cause of
mould growth. If the weather's been
very humid for a few days in a row
you might notice mould starting to
grow in your home. When it rains for
several days it's especially common to
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