Mould Prevention - AppletonPC

Illustration of a window slightly open with a small gap to circulate fresh air and reduce stuffiness without drafts

Home & Cleaning

December 6, 2025

The Window Crack Vent That Circulates Fresh Air – How Slight Opening Reduces Stuffiness Without Drafts

Discover how a small window crack vent improves airflow, reduces CO2 and humidity, and eases stuffiness without drafts—plus practical, secure tips for UK homes.

Illustration of baking soda powder being added to a front-loading washing machine to prevent mould on the rubber door seal

Home & Cleaning

November 30, 2025

The baking soda in washing machines that stops mould : how powder keeps seals fresh

Discover how baking soda keeps washing machine seals fresh and mould-free. Practical tips, safe dosages, routines, and cautions for odour control and longer appliance life.

Illustration of an activated charcoal pouch inside a wardrobe absorbing moisture and reducing musty odours.

Home & Cleaning

November 29, 2025

The charcoal piece that stops musty wardrobe smells : how carbon absorbs moisture silently

Discover how a charcoal piece banishes musty wardrobe smells. Learn how activated carbon adsorbs moisture, plus placement tips, regeneration, and eco benefits.

Illustration of a hummingbird feeder with clear sugar water and a few drops of lemon added to lower pH and inhibit mould growth

Gardening

November 26, 2025

The lemon in hummingbird feeders that keeps sugar water clear : how acid stops mould growing

Discover how a drop of lemon keeps hummingbird feeder sugar water clear. Learn safe ratios, pH targets, cleaning tips, and why acidity slows mould and yeast.

Illustration of a dryer sheet placed near a closed book inside a ventilated container to gently remove musty odours

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The dryer sheet in books that removes musty smells : how scent freshens pages gently

Use dryer sheets to gently refresh books with musty odours: step-by-step method, safety notes, alternatives, and storage tips to protect delicate pages.

Illustration of a hand using a shower squeegee to remove water from a wet shower screen to prevent bathroom mould

Home & Cleaning

November 24, 2025

The shower squeegee habit that prevents mould forever : how daily water removal stops spores growing

Prevent bathroom mould for good with a daily squeegee: remove water, reduce humidity, protect grout and glass, improve air quality, and cut cleaning time.