Bye Bye Mould
Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Fresh at Northshore Waterfront

Ronald Ang | Last Updated: May 10, 2025

Living by the sea has its perks. Cooler breezes, gorgeous views. But it also means one thing — humidity. And with humidity comes the risk of mould creeping into our homes. Don’t worry though, a few simple habits can help keep things clean, dry and mould free.

1. Let Your Home Breathe

Good airflow keeps moisture away
• Open your windows when the weather allows
• Switch on a fan now and then, especially in stuffy corners
• Don’t push furniture all the way to the wall. Let the air flow behind

2. Say Yes to Dehumidifiers

They’re lifesavers in rooms like storerooms or bedrooms with little ventilation
• In our humid weather, it’s hard to keep humidity below 60 percent, even with aircon
• A dehumidifier helps bring it down to more manageable levels
• Use it more often during rainy days or when the house feels damp

3. Aircon Is Your Friend

We get it. Aircon means electricity bills. But in a seaside estate like Northshore Waterfront, where humidity can spike, using your aircon even just for an hour or two daily can really help
• Use the Dry mode to remove moisture without turning your room into an icebox
• Keep doors and windows shut while it’s on
• Clean those filters. It helps the unit work better and stops mould from growing inside

4. Wipe It Down, Don’t Wait

Mould loves wet spots, so don’t let water sit around
• Clean up spills immediately
• Don’t leave wet clothes lying around. Sun dry or use a dryer
• After showers, squeegee the bathroom glass and walls. Super fast, super effective

5. Fix Leaks Before They Get Sneaky

See a stain or drip? Don’t wait
• Check under sinks and ceilings once in a while
• Call in help early if you notice anything weird

6. Clean Regularly

It doesn’t have to be a chore
• Use anti mould spray or just good old vinegar and water
• Focus on high risk spots like bathroom tiles, window edges and aircon vents

7. Show Your Aircon Some Love

• Clean or replace filters every month or two
• Book a servicing session once or twice a year. It helps catch problems early

8. Renovating

Go for mould resistant choices
• Pick paints and materials made to fight mould
• Avoid carpet in damp prone rooms. Sorry, bathroom carpet lovers

Final Tip
You don’t have to do everything at once. Just building a few habits can go a long way. And if you ever need help figuring out where that weird smell is coming from, it’s probably mould. Start there

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