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MANAGING MOULD

AN D C ONDENSA T ION

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making sure your home is comfortable, • Keep al r ooms in your home adequately
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Condensation is common in most homes, as • Ventilat y ou h om r egularly by opening
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different from damp whic c omes from outside, when cookin b y p utting lids on pots.
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throug t he ground or walls. • Dr c lothe o utside wher p ossible I f y ou use
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What is mould? sensor t o h el y ou manage the temperature
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