Page 18 - Paragon Housing Association - H&S Handbook

Get moisture out of your home
To get moisture out of your home, you need to ventilate it so that the damp has a place to escape to.
n Open the trickle vents in your windows if you have them
n Use any extractor fans in the bathroom and kitchen or open the
windows slightly
n Open windows for a few minutes in the morning to replace the damp air with fresh air from outside.
n If your drying clothes indoors, do it in well ventilated areas, e.g. the bathroom with the door closed and extractor fan on or window open
n If you can’t open your windows or your extractor fans aren’t working please let us know on 01324 664966 so we can get them fixed.
Keep your home warm
If your home is warm, then there’ll be fewer cold places for wet air to settle and turn into water droplets.
The Energy Savings Trust recommends heating your home to at least 18°C. A low heat running evenly through the day will help tackle mould even if you don’t heat every room daily. We have some handy room thermometers with other useful tips on. Phone us on 01324 664966 if you would like one.
If you are struggling to heat your home or are concerned your heating isn’t working properly please get in touch with us us on 01324 664966, or email enquiries@paragonha.org.uk, and we will do our best to help.
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