Your bed is in the wrong place in your home and it’s causing mould

YOUR bed could be causing mould to build up in your home and all because it's in the wrong place.

If your bed's up against a wall, there's a chance it could be stopping air from circulating and causing condensation to build up.

This creates the perfect environment for mould to thrive.

Mould can cause serious problems,including allergies, breathing problems and rashes, so it's well worth tackling before it gets worse.

And having your bed against an external wall can be one of the reasons it forms in your bedroom, according to property experts at Homebase.

They said: "We all know external walls are colder than internal walls, especially during winter.

What if I already have mould in my home?

Many experts say that bleach is all you need if you neither own nor want to buy specialised cleaning sprays and paints.

If using bleach, mix four parts of water with one part bleach.

You'll also need a stiff brush, a bucket of water with cloth, and another cloth for drying

Apply your solution to the affected areas (including a few inches around visible mould to kill any mould not yet visible).

Scrub it firmly with a strong brush.

Wait for as long as possible or until the mould completely disappears from sight and rinse the treated areas thoroughly.

Pat dry the area and allow it to completely dry before moving any furniture or placing items in front of the area.