A cleaning expert has revealed her favourite trick for removing mould and mildew from shower grout without the need for scrubbing. Known as @sisterpledgecleans on TikTok, she shared a video demonstrating her technique to make showers shine.
In the clip, she sprays Astonish mould and mildew spray onto her grouting before applying toilet paper to the area. She advises: “Use this hack to remove mould and mildew from your grouting. Stick toilet roll to the grouting and saturate with product to make it stick. Leave it overnight then remove.”
The video then reveals the same silicone strip with approximately 90% less mould and mildew than before the process began. Responding to her video, one viewer commented: “Love this, thank you.” Another added: “I used Domestos last night and left it with tissue all night, it worked. I would say 80% it works.”
A third user said: “I used Domestos bleach and it worked.” Another praised: “Very good.” It appears she isn’t alone in endorsing this method, as another homeowner also commended its effectiveness on Reddit. Posting a picture of their mouldy grout, a user asked on DIYUK: “Why does this seem to happen at every flat we’ve lived in and how can we get rid of/prevent it permanently?”
“We’ve tried mould remover but it’s on the underside of the seal annoyingly. We always use a squeegee to wipe away water after showering and always air out the bathroom after too (windows wide open till condensation is gone). We also run a dehumidifier regularly. Presumably, we’ll need to get it resealed? But even if we do, how can we prevent it from reoccurring? Thanks in advance for any help.”
One user responded: “The best solution I’ve found is to get some wet toilet paper, press it up to the affected area and soak it in bleach. Leave it for 24 hours and check it. Won’t be perfect and may need a few rounds but it’s either that or replace the silicone.” Another chimed in: “This 100% Had great results in our bathroom.”
A further contribution was made by someone who shared their success: “This might be worth a try before you replace it. I did this in my flat and it killed off all the mould and looked brand new. Just repeated the process about a year later when it started getting bad again. If you have more willpower than I, clean it with a bleach-based product more often to prevent future issues.”