IF you’re on a mission to banish mould in your home, you’ll be thrilled to hear that you’ve come to the right place.
Mould in grout is very common, considering many people don’t clean their bathrooms often enough.
Not only does mould on grout look terribly unsightly, but it can also be potentially harmful to your health too.
And while many may argue that mould can be removed entirely with bleach, one cleaning fan has come up with a much better solution – and it works in minutes.
Whilst bleach works to remove the colour of mould stains, giving the illusion of a mould-free bathroom, in fact, the nasty stuff is often still there, alive and growing.
But luckily for you, a cleaning whizz named Courtney has taken to social media to share the mould removal method she swears by – and you’ve probably already got the ingredients at home.
Taking to her Instagram page, Courtney urged households to ditch bleach when combating mould and instead, swore by her three-ingredient DIY non-toxic grout cleaner.
In the video, she said: “I wish more people knew about my three-ingredient non-toxic grout cleaner is more effective than bleach.”
In the caption, she added: “Not only is bleach toxic, but it only cleans the surface so mould and mildew will grow back and it can weaken grout over time.
“When bleach reacts with mould and mildew, it can produce hazardous compounds, like chloramines, which are toxic to breathe (on top of the already toxic bleach fumes).”
As a result, she advised: “So skip the bleach and make your own grout cleaner with three simple ingredients.”
For this cleaning trick, Courtney simply combined half a cup of baking soda with a quarter cup of hydrogen peroxide and a teaspoon of washing-up liquid.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”My windowsills were dripping wet from condensation every morning but a £2.99 buy got rid of it instantly” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6363033648112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Once she had mixed the ingredients to form a paste, she applied it to the stained grout, gave it a good scrub and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Once the time was up, Courtney wiped away the paste to reveal whitened grout that was fully free from mould.
Courtney’s super simple but incredibly effective trick has clearly left many open-mouthed, as her short clip has quickly racked up 542,000 views and over 4,000 likes.
And if you’re looking to give this trick a try but are faced with bare cupboards, you’ll be pleased to know that this method won’t need to break the bank.
[quote credit=”Courtney “]Not only is bleach toxic, but it only cleans the surface so mould and mildew will grow back and it can weaken grout over time[/quote]Whilst you’ll be able to nab washing-up liquid for as cheap as 69p from Sainsbury’s, you’ll also find baking soda there for just 50p.
Hydrogen peroxide is on the slightly more expensive side, but you can find it on Amazon for only £2.99 and in many pharmacies from £3.
Crucial steps to prevent mould growing
And once your grout is cleaned, it’s highly important that you follow some crucial steps to prevent mould from reappearing.
Firstly, you’ll need to ensure adequate ventilation within bathrooms, as this will help to expel excess moisture, which is a breeding ground for mould.
As well as this, for poorly ventilated bathrooms, installing a dehumidifier can help to maintain optimal humidity levels.
Dehumidifiers extract excess moisture from the air, preventing condensation and inhibiting mildew and mould growth, ensuring your grout stays sparkling without regular scrubbing sessions.
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