Mould Removal in Protaras

Why a wipe-down rarely works in Protaras

Much of Protaras is holiday accommodation: apartments in complexes that fill in summer and empty in winter, and villas let by the week. When a unit is shut for the off-season, nothing moves the air, and moisture from the sea and from the last guests' showers settles on the coolest surfaces. By spring, a few spots have had months to spread into plaster, grout, mattresses and the backs of wardrobes. Bleach on the visible patch clears the colour, but the roots in porous material survive, and the patch returns with the next closed season. Our article on why mould returns after cleaning explains the mechanism.

Where removal jobs start in Protaras properties

The same handful of places tends to come up. Bedroom walls behind beds and wardrobes, which in many complexes back onto an outside wall. Kitchenettes, where cupboards sit against a cold wall and the back panels go soft. Bathrooms without a window, a common layout in compact holiday flats. And the soft furnishings themselves: sofa cushions, curtains and mattresses that have sat in a damp room all winter. In villas, add the rooms under roof terraces and those beside sliding doors to the pool, where rain and splash find their way in.

Removal or treatment?

Choose removal when the plaster behind the patch is soft or stained through, when growth covers more than a small area, or when it has come back after cleaning. A light film on tiles or a painted window reveal, caught early, may only need surface treatment from €125. Removal starts from €175 and covers the whole job: the growth is removed, the cause is repaired and the surface is finished in an anti-mould system. If you are overseas, send photos; a specialist prices the job and calls you back, with no visit needed for the quote.

Keeping it clear between stays

Once the wall is clear, the real test is the next time the property is locked up. Leaving internal and wardrobe doors open, pulling furniture a little away from outside walls and leaving a dehumidifier running all help. For owners who cannot be there, a monthly visit that keeps humidity down and catches regrowth early is the dependable option; plans start from €45 a month. Our piece on why closed-up apartments grow mould covers the rest.