Black spots on the wall? Mould loves the cold


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Corners facing the window are notorious for mould in cold weather. Photo: dpa

It starts with a small black spot on the wall or between tiles in the bathroom: small mouldy spots like these can quickly become a big problem in cold weather. This is because mould grows several centimetres a day when the conditions are good.

First things first: What can you do about it?

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