A MUM claims toxic black mould at her home is leaving her two babies sick.

       Paraskevi Karagkouni also said her South London flat is infested with rats - with more than 1,000 of the beasts caught so far.

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       Paraskevi fears for her kids' health 5

       The home is coated in black mould Credit: supplied - Paraskevi Karagkouni

       Clarion Housing tenant Paraskevi and her partner first moved into the one-bedroom property in Penge, South London, in 2019.

       Since having her 15-month-old daughter and giving birth to a baby girl last month, Paraskevi says she and her partner have complained repeatedly about the problems in their home - that is infested with rats and black mould, she said.

       Uni student Paraskevi, 22, who is originally from Athens, Greece, is pleading for a safer environment to raise her two children in.

       Clarion is the social housing landlord of Paraskevi's property and is responsible for repair works.

       Just a few months ago, she says handymen cleaned and painted over the black mould in the bathroom but it's since grown back at an alarming rate.

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       She said: "I’m really scared for my youngest, I shower her every day but I’m really worried, after two or three minutes I take her out of the bathroom because I don’t want her breathing it in.

       "I also have to change my face cream and toothbrushes all the time because of the issue - it’s really bad."

       Black mould is visible in all corners of the family's bedroom and living room, which Paraskevi believes is the cause of her daughter's

       chest infection.

       While the family sleep at night, their bedroom becomes a playground for mice and closing doors doesn't stop them from coming in, she said.

       Paraskevi estimates over 1,000 mice have been caught inside her home, with up to three a day found in in traps.

       She believes she's spent over ￡100 on mousetraps so far.

       The fear of mice appearing at any moment means Paraskevi can't let her children play on the floor and she also feels uncomfortable resting them on her bed.

       She added: "‘I’m really worried about putting my kids even on the bed, for my newborn it’s quite risky. But I don’t have any other choice because of the mice.

       "I wouldn’t mind living in this house if I had a better environment - it’s not so much about living in one bedroom, it’s about being in these conditions with my kids.

       "Why does this happen to me? I feel really sad for my kids, they can't play around."

       Paraskevi says she "won't give up" the fight for better housing for her and her family.

       I'm really scared for my kids

       She has written to her MP, Ellie Reeves, about the issues and last month a healthcare worker told Clarion the property is a health risk for her two young children.

       Paraveski explained: "I’m a really hardworking person. I’m trying my best, I’m still in education and going back to work. I’m trying to do everything for my kids to have a better future for us.

       "I don't want to give up, I will never give up on anything in my life."

       A Clarion spokesperson told MyLondon: “We are aware of Ms Karagkouni’s current situation and are committed to resolving the mould problem so her family can feel more comfortable in their home.

       "Following a visit to assess the issue in September, our operatives were due to install a humidistat fan to the bathroom and complete

       mould treatments.

       "The visit to complete the work was subsequently cancelled at the residents’ request and this has been rescheduled for next week.

       "Our pest control contractor also visited the property in September and the follow up visit has also been rescheduled, at the residents’ request, to a more convenient time. "

       Clarion added: “Ms Karagkouni’s family currently needs a larger home and overcrowding can contribute to increased condensation and mould growth.

       "We will be discussing options for the household to move to a new property that better meets their needs.”

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       The mum thinks more than 1,000 rats have been caught creeping around her South London home 5

       She said she has to replace toiletries regularly because of the mould infestation 5

       Black mould grows in the bathroom 'at an alarming rate'