The five mould hotspots in the home include places you can't easily see without knowing to check
An expert has revealed the top five places in the home where mould tends to grow and it includes areas you might not be checking.
The list from Ronseal includes the usual suspects like the bathroom – a space where moisture is ever-present even when you try to keep it clean and dry, and walls and ceilings.
But also in the top five is a spot that can get overlooked unless you're actually checking, and that's windowsills and window frames.
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Mould around the window isn't easily seen unless you check. Getty Images/iStockphoto
With blinds and curtains covering windows, it takes actually looking behind them to spot any fungi even when they're open.
Another forgotten area the experts said is a hotspot for mould is in the kitchen, specifically near the sink and behind appliances.
Given most people rarely move the toaster to wipe crumbs off the bench, there could be mould lurking behind things stored on the bench unless we regularly check them.
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Mould can thrive in small spots like this. Getty
The bedroom rounds out the top five hotspots for mould list.
In this space mould isn't easily noticed as it can be behind the bedhead, on the mattress, in and behind drawers and in the wardrobe, particularly on bags and luggage that sit in there for months at a time absorbing moisture.
To prevent mould in the home, the experts at Ronseal recommend ventilating it as much as possible.
The most obvious way is opening the windows as much as possible – which is when you can quickly check the frame and sill to see if there are any signs of mould.
It's also important to make sure the fan is running in the bathroom during showers and in the kitchen while cooking.
Dehumidifiers are also advised to help remove excess moisture in the air and can be particularly useful during those times when you can't open a window.
"Make sure to regularly clean [the dehumidifier] to ensure nothing is blocked so air can flow through it," they said.
Another simple yet effective mould prevention tip is wiping down surfaces, something you can do in the bathroom, kitchen and anywhere there is a window.
"The most effective way to stop mould from growing is to control the moisture levels in the home, so wiping away moisture on the windows and walls will help keep those areas dry," the experts said.
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Wiping surfaces dry helps prevent mould in the home. Getty
The final mould prevention tip is one of the most important, yet frequently overlooked and it's to check for and fix leaks.
"Leaking taps and pipes can encourage mould, especially in closed areas such as cabinets. Regularly check the roof, attic, gutters, window seals and plumbing systems to further prevent leaking," they said.
If you've done all of those things and are still finding mould in the home it's time to call in a professional as he cause could be something within the structure of the building.
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