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Angela Patrone & Catherine Addison-Swan

Boiler expert shares 'crucial' ways of preventing condensation to keep damp and mould at bay

It's a common problem that nobody wants to have to deal with in their home - and damp and mould can prove to be a particular headache in the colder months.

From causing unpleasant sights and smells to ruining clothes and furniture and even contributing to health problems including allergic reactions and asthma attacks, it's certainly important to keep damp and mould at bay. But it can be difficult to know how best to prevent it forming, especially during the cost of living crisis when many households are trying to keep their heating bills down as much as possible.

Mark Ronald, Lead Engineer at boiler and home cover provider Hometree, explained that there are a few key ways you can make the most of your heating system to stop damp creeping up in your home. It's also "crucial" to take steps to ensure your home is well-ventilated, he told The Express.

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