Mould!!

[Homer55]

I have recently moved in to a new house, about 10 weeks ago, and have noticed mould growning on the underneath of my mattress, I sleep on a fouton so the underneath is exposed to the floor and next to the window?

How do i get rid of this and could it cause health problems?

[havinmysay]

first of all id get rid of the mattress and buy a proper bed away from the window if u can.mould occurs coz of damp and not gettin any air to it.And yes it DOES cause health problems

[Homer55]

I cant afford to buy a new bed yet as i dont get paid for another couple of weeks, will it be ok till then? The thing is my bedroom isnt damp and i have the radiatior on?

[PinkFizz]

You may get better replies in 'Home and Garden'. : )

[Surreygirl30]

i expect that is the reason you are waking in the night too - as mould can give you allergies and restrict your breathing - just a thought :-)

by the way i think their are mould sprays in the shops.

[Homer55]

Thanks surrey thanks a good point!

[curlyfilm]

try buying a dehumidifier, until you get a new bed

[Homer55]

hi curlyfilm, thats what my friend suggested so ive got one now, seems to be working...

thanks

[curlyfilm]

i live in an old house with solid walls so get a little condensation in the corners, during the winter, which leads to mould, since i got one i've never had a problem