How YOU are causing damp in your own home as millions are making easy heating mistakes

MOULD and damp in your homes can lead to health issues, problems selling houses, and worse.

But millions of Brits are making mistakes with their heating, washing and cooking that could be causing mould to grow more quickly.

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The Sun spoke to heating and plumbing experts to get top tips on how to prevent mould – and particularly black mould – from spreading. 

Ultimately, preventing mould in homes comes down to controlling moisture levels.