Louie
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I seem to spend a lot of time chasing around our home wiping condensation off windows and cleaning mould off, for example, the shower (which I am currently re-sealing for the umpteenth time). Our vertical blinds have been ruined by mould, but the window wiping should hopefully keep this at bay when I can afford to replace the blinds. Does anyone have any top tips regarding condensation and mould control, please?
BFN, Louie.
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annemari
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Condensation is caused by hot air meeting cold and the mould occurs as a result of the damp/wet through lack of ventilation and not being dried off. Certain types of heating causes this to a greater degree than others,for e.g.Paraffin heaters draw more water into the atmosphere than electric,so therefore theonly way to cure this properly is to get some ventialtion into the room and more efficient heating.
To reduce the condensation,you need to open the windows for at least half and hour minimum espeicially in the bathroom,and shut the door,plus also wipe down the shower/bath etc after use,and so as mould does not gather between the folds,leave the shower curtain pulled across to allow it to dry properly.
If you are running a bath,run the cold water first,then the hot as this will reduce condensation considerably.
Another product to consider buying is a dehumidifer.
For a good old-fashioned remedy that helps to pevent droplets from forming is to run the pane of glass with a cloth dipped in equal parts of glycerine and methylated spirits or with and anti-mist cloth.
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Loo
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Around the bath, I soak cotton wool in Domestos and leave it all around the sealant, in thick fluffy strips, for the best part of the day and the following night. As long as possible in fact. Use an e-cloth after each shower. Do the bleaching regularly, and it keeps mould at bay.
YD was amazed when I did it at her place.
Sounds like you have single glazing. Have you tried using those cellophane packs which cover the window, and you stretch them on with a hairdryer?
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Loo
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 Brrrr too cold to open windows today Annemarie.
Loo
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annemari
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I know what you mean Loo,but if a house is susceptible to condensation,as my ex-flat was,you have to open the windows everyday,even just by a pencil width,but not all day,an hour or so at the most is usually sufficient,and best in the winter between 9.00 and 14.00 before the temperature drops again.
When I first reported my problem for help to the Council,I was told after it had been inspected,it was rising damp!! 
I laughed like a drain,  as the flat was three floors up and the other flats below were dry. I also discovered that the previous occupant had used a paraffin heater in all the rooms and never opened the windows.
I followed the advice I was given and never had too much of a problem again.
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Louie
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Thanks for anti-condensation and anti-mould advice. It sounds as if I'm doing the right sort of things - only I need to do them every day and not let myself get distracted by other things (such as work, Bargain Hunt, this forum...) :-)
The windows are double-glazed with a mesh ventilation strip across the top. I have never shut these as I prefer cool fresh air to stuffiness, but I wonder if they have become blocked with spider webs over time??? Hey ho!
BFN, Louie.
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annemari
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I feel some 'twiddling coming on' Louie,if only to sort out those ventilation strips.lol 
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Annemari xx
The Three Musketeers were together again at Cardiff. Summer, ChattyCathy and my 'Mum' Auntie Annemari"
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