Darth Vader
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Mould on your clothes in the wardrobe indicates a structural damp problem which is going to be bad news in the long term - I have found that leather and suede shoes or jackets can be particularly vulnerable,
Often times problems with mould growth on the walls and ceiling of new builds are incorrectly attributed to "structural problems"- in most cases the mould problems are directly related to the use of the house/ room in question. Living spaces require adequate ventilation and heating to prevent problems with condensation and subsequent mould growth. Minimise the amount of steam and water vapour being released into the internal spaces-use extractor fans/ open windows when cooking or showering, avoid drying clothes indoors and try to ensure that some background ventilation is always available. Very often (especially in apartments) windows remain closed all night and day and water vapour builds up in the internal space, where it will condense on the coldest surfaces within the room, this is usually a north facing wall or the back of a wardrobe (here ventilation is poor/ non- existent). A dehumidifier will remove excess water from the air but if living patterns remain the same the vapour will build up again. Ventilation is the key.
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