PCA urges householders to join The Big Air Out

From Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, the PCA will be sharing daily videos offering bite-size practical advice on home ventilation, from opening windows and using extractor fans to maintaining airflow and understanding the relationship between heating and moisture.

Paul Walker is Technical Manager at the PCA. He said: “There are some simple habits that can help reduce moisture-related problems in homes, which is really important for the people living in them.

“Mould growth can be detrimental to health, while condensation or excess moisture can result in damage to furnishings and belongings, or affect the property itself.

“It’s good to vent, and The Big Air Out campaign is designed to help people recognise that ventilation is particularly important, even during the winter months when we naturally become more conscious of keeping homes warm and energy costs down.”

Three simple tips the PCA recommends for household ventilation include:

• Always use an extractor fan if you have one

• Dry clothes outside when possible

• Close kitchen and bathroom doors when the rooms are in use.

Paul Walker added: “Good ventilation doesn't mean leaving your windows open all day or losing valuable heat. It's about finding simple, effective ways to let fresh air in and excess moisture out.

“Approaching ventilation in the right way can help ensure your home stays warm and dry as well as improving indoor air quality.

“However, it’s also important to recognise that not all moisture problems are caused by poor ventilation, and persistent issues may require professional advice from a PCA member who specialises in damp and mould.”

Follow PCA’s The Big Air Out – It’s good to vent video series on Facebook, X and Instagram.

For more information about the Property Care Association, or to find a PCA member who specialises in damp, mould and ventilation, go to: www.property-care.org.