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Other Useful tips to minimize condensation in your home include: • Dry clothes in the bathroom/WC and living room areas as these rooms have the highest extract ventilation rates. Don’t use airing cupboards to dry clothes. • Cover pots when cooking. • Keep the doors closed when cooking or bathing. This will stop moisture spreading in your home. • Allow space between your furniture and walls to increase air circulation. o) Drying Out Please note, building of new homes uses a significant amount of water. It can take over a year for the building structure to completely dry out. p) Redecorating The walls of your new home have been painted with a coating of contract emulsion to allow the drying out process to complete properly. After the end of the defects period, the walls may be painted or papered as desired. If you choose to wallpaper, please ensure that you use the correct sealant or adhesive. q) Mould Growth Mould growth normally indicates a moist atmosphere in your home, and you may need to increase heat or ventilation. If any mould occurs internally then please contact Phoenix on 0800 0285 700 r) Flooring The flooring in the bathroom is non-slip vinyl. Use products specifically designed for this type of flooring. You can clean these floors with warm water and a little mild detergent. The flooring in the kitchen is standard vinyl. You can clean these floors with warm water and a little mild detergent. Avoid the use of strong acids, alkalis and scouring agents. These will damage the surface and enable dirt build up more easily. The manufacturers recommend you don’t apply sealers to your floors. These coatings tend to discolour and require removal.

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