What is black mould and where does it come from?

Damp rooms with little light and poor ventilation are a breeding ground for fungi. They spread very quickly under the right conditions. Black mould can be recognized by the black or dark spots in the home. Mould not only looks ugly, it can also cause serious health problems. Before you can get to the heart of the problem, you will first have to thoroughly clean the current mould patches. Mould in the house is often accompanied by a musty odor . It is important that you take action quickly if you discover mould in the home.

Black mould in the home is bad for your health.

Being in a humid environment for a long time can have adverse health effects. For example, it can lead to rheumatic complaints, but also to nausea, worsening asthma, sore throat and fatigue. The black mould in turn can also cause problems with the respiratory tract or create and / or amplify allergies.

Black mould is common in old (er) houses.

Black mould is the most common mould in homes. Older houses are mainly affected by this because of the architectural style or the subsidence that causes cracks in the walls. Mould on walls always stems from damp problems. When fungal spores reach the moist areas, they have the opportunity to multiply.

How can you remove and prevent black mould?

The moment the mould is removed, but the damp problem is not, the mould will return again and again. SmartDry offers a control method that remedies the home of mould and damp problems in the long term. With the help of DryBricks there will no longer be damp walls and moulds will no longer have the chance to settle. Do you suffer from black mould in the house? Then contact the experts of SmartDry directly by telephone.