Mould tends to take hold in most bathrooms due to the warm, moist conditions and often inadequate ventilation.
Those unsightly black marks that start to invade the grout or cling to your shower edges can seem like a nightmare to get rid of.
But Craig Phillips from Bathroom Mountain has revealed an ingenious cleaning tip that shows you don’t need endless scrubbing or pricey products to banish mould from shower tiles and grout.
He explained: “My trusted method to restore bathroom tiles to their original brightness only requires two common household items: cotton wool and good old bleach.”
“Cotton wool is something you might already have for a baby or makeup removal, and bleach, costing just 55p, is an essential product for every household.”, reports the Express.
Craig continued: “It’s a simple yet effective technique that works overnight with minimal effort.”
To use this technique, begin by drenching strips of cotton wool in bleach and carefully positioning them along the mouldy grout lines. The specialist advised: “Leave the treatment to sit overnight, allowing the bleach to work its magic.”
Craig claimed that by the morning, the results would be visible. He said: “The mould vanishes, leaving the grout looking as good as new.”
Given that mould flourishes in damp and poorly aired areas, bleach is an “ideal solution due to its antifungal properties”.
The cotton wool acts to maintain the bleach in direct contact with the mould, making sure it has ample time to dissolve even the most stubborn stains.
For coloured grout, vinegar serves as a fantastic natural cleaner that won’t harm your tiles or grouting.
By using a spray bottle, you can douse any mouldy grout areas with undiluted white vinegar. Just let the vinegar sit for an hour before rinsing it off with warm water and repeat if necessary.
The expert also offered advice on how to prevent its return by enhancing ventilation with an extractor fan or open windows, regularly cleaning tiles and grout to minimise moisture, and applying a grout sealer for extra protection.