news Get rid of mould, condensation and damp: Dad details his ‘game changer’ hack

TikTok user Willmill19 took to his account to share how he "solved" his "damp, mold and condensation issues". The dad installed a £400 unit, which costs about the same as a

lightbulb to run, and solved the condensation that was streaming down the windows in his home.He showed users of the social media app how the walls in his Victorian terrace home

used to get soaking wet, causing black mold and damp. He used to rely on a dehumidifier and mold remover spray, but now he wears by the new gadget.His home's humidity dropped from

80 percent to around 20 percent in the home thanks to him installing a Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit in his loft. Since he claimed, "the mold never returned".What is a

PIV?PIV stands for Positive Input Ventilation, a system that ventilates a whole house by bringing in air from the outside. The gadgets are usually installed in lofts or walls, and

they pump fresh air into the home.This can be a lifesaver in the winter when homes become stale and damp is the cause of mold infiltrating the home. PIVs help eliminate

condensation, damp and mould, which is good for the property and for the health of the occupants.READ MORE: Get rid of condensation 'in seconds' - two simple methodsWhich? trusted

traders Environet says PIVs can save approximately 10 percent of annual heating costs a year. However, there are some drawbacks, including your home already being well insulated

and having space for the unit.In the video, Will said: "I used to have a dehumidifier and tried all of those little tricks with mold remover. But last winter I installed a PIV unit

up in the loft."It takes filtered air from the loft and just has a constant blast of filtered air that comes out. That slight bit of filtered air will make the house ever so

slightly positive pressure and constantly ventilates our house."While a PIV unit is likely to cost upwards of around £300, commenters on Will's posts also wear by them. One wrote:

"My partner fitted a PIV in our old stone cottage because our bedroom walls would be dripping in the mornings. GAME CHANGER." Another said: "My partner installed one in my

Victorian house three years ago, it's definitely the best £400 I've ever spent."DON’T MISSHow to eliminate condensation, damp and mold in your home for good [TESTED] Mum's £3

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afford a PIV, how else can you stave off mold appearing in your home?Reduce humidityTry to keep your home try. Investing in a dehumidifier can help, as can opening windows to air