Stop the mould – Part 2: Managing internal moisture
Alide Elkink
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September 29, 2023
Mould on surfaces grows from the mould spores that are all around us in the air. While we cannot eliminate them, they are harmless as long as we do not provide the three conditions that enable them to grow, that is, suitable temperature, a food source and moisture. The indoor environment caters to the first two conditions: we heat indoor spaces to provide the conditions in which mould likes to grow, but moulds can also grow in a wide range of temperatures so unheated indoor spaces can still sustain mould growth; and food sources for mould include many of the building and furnishing materials in our homes.
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