Tasmania Home Stories Winter 2026

Dealing with Damp & Mould

Housing Choices warmly invites you to join us for our End of Year Celebration Lunch as we celebrate the festive season together. Come along to enjoy great food and the opportunity to connect with other residents and our team. End of year Celebration Lunches Thursday 26th November Somerset / Wynyard / Burnie Wednesday

Condensation and mould can occur on any surface, look unpleasant, and can increase the risk of illness. Mould is usually black but can be other colours including greens, yellows, pinks, grey, or white.

Tips to prevent mould in your home:

Open windows to ventilate rooms during the day especially when showering, cooking and washing to help remove moisture from the air.

Treating mould in the home: If mould appears, treat it as soon as possible. You can spray it with white vinegar, leave for an hour then wipe clean with water and dry.

Use your kitchen fan when cooking

Open your curtains or blinds everyday - sunlight helps stop mould. Wipe water droplets off walls, windows and windowsills when you see it. Clean your exhaust fans regularly (if you struggle to reach ask a neighbour or family member to help). Always use the exhaust fan when you shower or take a bath and leave it on until the steam is gone. Keep your home at a constant temperature, rather than heating in bursts when it is cold or wet outside.

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What should I do if I take actions to prevent mould and condensation but the mould won’t go away? If you are having problems keeping the mould away or have further questions please contact your housing officer or our

If you can, hang washing outside to dry.

Please RSVP by calling us on our mainline, texting 0436 408 572 or emailing cetas@hcau.org.au by

Keep floors clear of clothes, especially if wet. Make sure shoes and clothes are dry before putting them away.

maintenance team on 1300 312 447 .

Friday 30th October . When you get in touch please let us know your name and which celebration you will be attending.

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