Riverside

Here are some things you can do to keep your new bathroom safe and well looked after for longer.

Condensation & Mould

Condensation is the most common cause of damp-related problems reported to us at Riverside. It happens when moisture inside a property comes into contact with a colder surface, like a window or a wall.

The water drops can soak into wallpaper, paintwork and plasterwork and in time, black mould will start to grow on the surface.

Most homes will be affected by condensation and mould at some point, but there are certain things that can make it worse. Luckily, there are some easy ways you can prevent this:

• Avoid drying clothes indoors wherever possible. If you have to, dry them on a clothes maiden in the bathroom with the door closed and either the extractor fan on, or with a window open
• Close doors when in the bathroom to stop moisture reaching other parts of the property
• If you’re using trickle vents or windows, clear the window sills of clutter that restricts air movement
• Don’t overfill cupboards or block air vents that have been installed – this will restrict air movement
• In cold weather, low background heat rather than short bursts of high heat are better for preventing condensation. Fully working controls on radiators, room thermostats and using a timer will help control temperature

Vinyl Flooring

Day-to-day cleaning

• Sweep or vacuum to remove loose dirt and dust
• Use clean mops and solutions to regularly clean your floor
• Mop the floor evenly and collect excess liquid in a mop bucket
• Rinse the floor with clean water and allow to dry

Do:

• Put down mats at entrances to pick up grit and moisture
• Use protective pads on furniture to avoid scratches
• Use protective cups under heavy furniture to prevent indentation
• If you have pets, regularly trim their claws as these can cause fine scratches

Don’t:

• Use gritty-type liquids or metal scouring pads
• Clean the floor with solvents, caustic detergent, washing-up liquids, soap powder, bleach, furniture polish, pine gels, stain removers or highly coloured products – these may make the floor slippery or cause permanent damage
• Drag furniture with unprotected feet across the floor