It is fair to say that damp, mould and condensation are a prevalent issue within homes in the UK; especially as we see the colder days hitting us hard at the moment and condensation filling many of our windows. And if you are a UK resident, you may be in
The British summer has finally arrived and due to the El Niño weather pattern, we may be seeing higher temperatures than normal in the coming months. This fluctuation in the Earth’s climate system occurs every few years, causing drier winters and warmer summers in Europe. With electricity costs still high,
With the cost-of-living crisis, many households have been battling damp conditions this winter as they try to save money on energy bills by air-drying washing indoors. Chris Michael, MD of Meaco, a specialist air treatment brand, explains how this is causing outbreaks of mould and how to treat and prevent
Consumers are inundated with advice on how to dry laundry and save money during the cost of living crisis, but not all of this advice considers the hidden costs for households, states Chris Michael, home air treatment expert and managing director of Meaco. With more challenges rising from the increased
Finding damp in your home is worrying. Not only does it look bad, with its dark patches and mouldy deposits – it’s also potentially dangerous for your health, damaging the air quality and making life generally uncomfortable. You want to know how to get rid of damp – and get
There have been some terrible images on the news recently showing people’s homes flooded from Storm Babet, followed by new Met Office warnings of flooding risk due to dangerous conditions and heavy rainfall. Whether it’s a basement or the bottom floor of a home or business, once the water recedes,
Chris Michael, Managing Director of leading British air treatment specialist Meaco, looks at damp problems that can arise in basements, and gives suggestions of how to resolve them. Basements are either partly or wholly below ground, and can come in many forms. They can be simple cellars built below the
“This British company’s dehumidifier is about as good as it gets.” says The Telegraph. The Meaco 12L low energy dehumidifier is featured in The Telegraph’s latest update on why you should buy a dehumidifier, including advice on which one to buy. The paper particularly liked the low energy usage and
In 2019, a report from Save The Student., a money saving website for students, revealed responses and statistics gathered from more than 2000 students regarding their experiences with rented accommodation. The National Student Accommodation Survey details what student accommodation is really like, how much it costs, and what the biggest
From 20 March 2019, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act will make landlords more accountable for conditions in their properties. As a landlord you will have to make sure your properties meet certain standards at the beginning and throughout a tenancy. For the first time this will include problems caused by
As I write this, the temperature in Guildford is dropping down to -5°C or worse. In the winter, it’s the days when the skies are
Drying laundry indoors is a challenge most of us face on a weekly basis, especially during the colder months. While tumble dryers might seem like
With the longer nights rolling in, temperatures dropping and the October price cap rise, switching on the heating has become more expensive than ever. We
As of October 1st, 2024, UK households will see electricity prices rise from 22.36p/kWh to 24.50p/kWh under the new Energy Price Cap. This 9.5% increase
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