Mould is something that affects more than a third of homes in New Zealand, thanks to a combination of generous rainfall, high humidity and a lack of central heating.
Thankfully, specialist Rachel Gilding says there are ways you can banish this unwelcome intruder.
She explains, “Mould thrives in damp, wet, humid conditions, but there are plenty of proactive ways to prevent mould from becoming an issue, particularly in the main danger zone – the bathroom.”