Five ways to prevent mould in your home and the best ways to clean it
Mould can pose health risks and is more prevalent during winter months. Experts recommend several strategies to prevent mould growth in homes, including regular cleaning and controlling humidity levels. Understanding the conditions that allow mould to thrive is key to effective prevention.
- ▪Mould is a type of fungi that feeds on organic matter and reproduces by releasing spores.
- ▪Regular surface cleaning is essential to prevent mould, as it needs organic matter to grow.
- ▪Keeping relative humidity below 60 percent can help prevent mould growth in homes.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Five ways to prevent mould in your home and the best ways to clean itBy Tegan OsborneABC LifestyleTopic:HomeWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:29pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:29pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:29pmRegular surface cleaning is one way to help prevent mould in your home. (Adobe Stock)abc.net.au/news/preventing-and-cleaning-mould-in-home/106752722Link copiedShareShare articleWinter is here, and with it comes the increased risk of mould in homes, particularly in colder parts of the country.And although often dismissed as an issue to be dealt with later, mould can quickly get out of hand and can also pose a health risk.To prevent mould growing in your home, it helps to understand what it is and what it needs to survive.Perth/Boorloo mycologist Heike Neumeister-Kemp explains that mould includes many different…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at ABC News (Australia).