Student life - all sex, drugs, rock and... mould?
23rd October 2013
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So it’s two or three weeks into your first term, and you’re probably feeling the effects of ‘Freshers’ Flu’ already. But a recent study from de-humidifier firm Meaco has proven that your drinking habits may not in fact be the cause. So grab a pint and learn the real reasons behind the common student illnesses.
Mould – who knew?
It’s only when you go back to your parents’ that you notice how much your clothes and belongings have started to smell... even grow mould.
You are not alone. An Facebook survey carried out this month on 306 university students across the UK has found that the extent of problems caused by mould and damp in student flats and houses:
Mould – who knew?
It’s only when you go back to your parents’ that you notice how much your clothes and belongings have started to smell... even grow mould.
You are not alone. An Facebook survey carried out this month on 306 university students across the UK has found that the extent of problems caused by mould and damp in student flats and houses:
- Health implications in 61% of students - common colds, asthma symptoms worsened, irritations of the eye, nose and throat, sinus congestion, other respiratory problems, headaches, allergies and tonsillitis.
- Damage to goods due to mould - clothing, books, papers, curtains, mattresses, paintwork and carpets.
- Depressing living conditions - a house which feels damp and cold all the time, bad condensation on windows, a musty, unpleasant smell and mouldy walls.
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