WATCH: Why is mould getting more common in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

Just the word “mould” conjures up images of walls covered in black spores, igniting your fight or flight reflex.

For better or worse, mould is something that a number of homeowners or renters across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs live with. And with Australia’s changing climate creating a perfect habitat for mould, we all need to think more proactively about how and why mould is growing in our homes and how to stop it.

If you’re a local who has a mould problem in their home or discovered a severe mould problem in a former residence, please reach out via [email protected]

How did it start? What did it cost you to eradicate? What precautions do you take now to reduce the likelihood of it coming back?