BATHROOMS are a breeding ground for mould because they are often damp with poor ventilation.
You can find the pesky stuff growing on walls, showers, baths and grouting – and not only is it hideous, but it’s a risk to your health.
That’s why homeowners turn to every mould-busting hack they can find to banish the stuff.
From household bleach to products specifically designed for mould-busting.
Even trying out cool gadgets to suck the moisture from the air.
But if you’re not keen on flooding the bathroom with strong-smelling chemicals or cluttering up your space with gadgets, there’s another au naturel option.
And not only will it keep ugly mould at bay – but it will look fabulous in your house.
Peace Lilies (also known as Spathiphyllum) prevent mould from growing in your bathroom by battling the hot steam and moisture that gets left behind by a relaxing shower or bath.
In Paige Freshwater’s article for the Express, they’ve been dubbed the “only house plant you need to stop mould growing in your bathroom.”
The article included guidance from Plants For All Seasons, who are experts in plant care and supply British plants all over the nation.
They posted a blog telling customers: “Peace Lilies are great at removing excess moisture from the air and can help to reduce the growth of mold [sic] and mildew.”
The lily absorbs moisture through its leaves, which in turn balances the humidity in your bathroom.
And if you’re not very green-fingered, don’t panic – the plants are really easy to look after.
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It’s really easy to spot when your plant is dehydrated, as it will start to droop.
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The plants don’t like to be in direct sunlight, so they can be tucked away from the window.
Where to buy a mould-preventing plant
Plants for All Seasons have Peace Lilies on their website for £6.99 each.
But you can find them even cheaper in Sainsbury’s, who have them retailing for just £4.00.
If you’re not sold on the Peace Lily, there are other mould-fighting plants to choose from.
English Ivy, also known as Hedera Helix, is an effective mould remover (although you’ll want to keep it far away from pets).
Or you could pick up a hardy Spider Plant that’s “pretty much impossible to kill.”