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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Zahna Eklund

Four types of mould to look out for in your home - and how to treat them

With many of us struggling to afford central heating this winter, our chilly homes could become a breeding ground for damp. And, if left untreated, this damp could then turn into mould - which can have an impact on our health.

Some types of mould pose less of a risk than others, but following the sad death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak - who died in 2020 due to a respiratory condition caused by black mould in his home - it's important that we all know what to look for, and how to tackle mould head on if we find it.

Mould growth is more likely in cold and damp homes (stock photo) (Getty Images)
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