The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that in England alone, as many as two million people are living with significant damp and/or mould.

Some degree of mould can be found in the homes of 26% of all renters, Shelter reported in 2021.

The problem often lies in penetrating or rising damp, which are both structural issues in a building.

But a more easily-modifiable reason your house might see more spores is condensation and poor ventilation, which Helen O’Connor, a product manager at 247 Blinds , says can be managed by “burping” your home.

What is “burping” your home?

It’s a little like German stoßlüften , or “shock ventilation”.

It airs your entire home at once, helping to improve airflow and wick away excess moisture.

To do it, you need to open as many of your house’s w

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