Mold spores can linger inside vacuum components and re-enter the air if not handled properly. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a clean spray bottle. Lightly spray the solution over the moldy ...

"We're treated like peasants. Like we're not good enough to live in decent homes," says Lorraine Branch, a tenant on the Nags ...

Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation are the three most common types of damp for residential properties. Each needs to be treated in different ways, and damp repair costs can vary ...

Day adds: “If mould persists, it may be due to a more serious problem, such as leaking pipes, rising damp, or poor insulation. "Regular home maintenance like checking gutters, sealing gaps ...

Landlords for social housing in England will have to fix damp and mouldy properties more quickly from October, the government has announced. The rules will eventually cover private landlords as well.

The scheme includes new processes to tackle essential maintenance issues such as damp and mould inside properties. North Yorkshire Council said it also would make it easier for tenants to report ...

One wall in a flat, painted last summer, is so damp the paint comes off when touched The BBC filmed in another flat with black mould in the hallway, kitchen and on the shower curtains. The carpet ...