Want to banish mould from your house? The £1 buy which really works… and stops it coming back
A CLEANING expert has revealed the easy way to get rid of mould and stop it growing back for just £1.
With the cold weather approaching, many homes in the UK will begin to get mould and mildew inside.
Fortunately, there's an easy cleaning hack to get rid of it for good and it's so cheap.
Most people tend to use bleach to get rid of mould, and while it will get rid of any black marks, it won't do anything to kill the spores.
Cleaning expert, Laura Harnett, the founder of eco-cleaning tools has revealed the go-to product to use instead.
She revealed white vinegar is the key to stop mould form coming back.
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Speaking to the , she said: "Most people think that bleach will remove mould, but it’s a harsh chemical to use in the home and it doesn’t kill the mould spores themselves so it’ll just keep coming back, especially if the condensation isn’t tackled.
“White vinegar has antifungal and antibacterial properties and will remove mould in an eco-friendly and cost-effective way.”
The acetic acid in white vinegar makes it perfect for killing mould, and you want to buy one that contains five to six percent of the acid.
White vinegar can kill up to 82% of mould types including black mould on porous and non-porous surfaces.
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To use white vinegar around the home, mix one tablespoon of it with one tablespoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of hot water to create a paste.
You can then use the paste on areas of black mould to get rid of the stains.
The two ingredients combined creates carbon dioxide gas to lift dirt and the gritty baking soda will remove stains.
You can gently scrub the mould off with the paste and wipe clean.
After dealing with the stains, apply concentrated white vinegar o the effected areas to stop mould growing back.
Laura added: “After it’s clean, spray white vinegar directly onto the area and let it dry as this will prevent the mould from growing back.”
You can purchase a bottle of white vinegar from Asda for as little as 99p.
And it's not the only thing white vinegar can be used on.
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It's perfect for tackling nasty smells in the washing machine as well as cleaning windows and mirrors.
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