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Does sunlight kill mold? Direct sun can dry and damage mould on exposed fabric, but it cannot reach inside walls or fix damp. 4 steps and honest limits.

Does hydrogen peroxide kill mold? On hard surfaces it can inhibit it, but not inside porous material. 5 safe steps, what not to mix, and why the damp matters.

Does a dishwasher cause condensation? A little, yes. Where the steam goes, how to tell normal from a fault, and 4 easy fixes to protect worktops and cabinets.

How much moisture does a shower add to a room? Roughly 0.9 to 1.5 litres of vapour per shower. Why the figures differ and where the water ends up.

Does vinegar kill mold? Sometimes, on hard surfaces, but one lab test found 4% vinegar stopped one mould and missed another. 3 limits and a safe method.

Do paraffin heaters cause damp? Yes: each litre burned releases about a litre of water vapour. See what that does to windows and walls, and what to do.

Can you get damp upstairs? Yes: rising damp stays low, but condensation, roof water and leaks do not. 4 causes, clues to tell them apart and a safe loft check.

Why is my sofa damp? Humid room air, a cold wall behind it, a spill that never dried or a drip above. 5 causes, a 3-second test and how to dry the foam.

Can mold grow on cardboard? Yes, boxes are paper fibre that soaks up damp from floors and air. Why it happens, whether to save it, and 4 ways to stop it.

Does radiator foil cause damp? Not by itself, but it can hide a wet wall or cool the plaster behind it. 3 easy ways to use it safely and what to check first.

Can you use a dehumidifier in a conservatory? Yes, but a compressor unit stalls below 5°C and is out of range above 32°C. The 3 limits and how to cope.

Why is my bungalow damp? Most often condensation, then a defect letting rain in, with rising damp the rare one. 3 causes, clues and the checks to run first.