BREAK THE MOULD
‘I wouldn’t use anything else!’ Say homeowners after praising £3 buy to banish gross black mould in the bathroom
Shocking stats show the percentage of rented homes in the UK affected by mould
TACKLING mould in the colder months can feel like a never-ending task.
UK homes often end up with condensation and mould during winter and early spring, with the bathroom being the most common room affected.
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Thankfully, homeowners have revealed a £3 product you can grab on the high street to tackle even the toughest of stains.
Even if you clean your bathroom daily, mould is a common problem because of the humidity levels caused by showers and baths.
Mould can grow on sealant around the windows, bath, and sink, making your bathroom look dirty no matter what you do.
It can look unsightly in the home - but that's not the only problem mould causes.
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The states if you have damp and mould in your home you're more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma.
Damp and mould can also affect the immune system.
But Mrs Hinch cleaning fans have shared a simple way to get rid of it for good using a cheap buy.
Sophie Hinchliffe, who was one of the first 'cleanfluencers', is a staple amongst the online cleaning community and regularly shares advice with her followers.
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One fan took to the Facebook group, Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, and asked: "Best way to clean these please? Bathroom tiles and grout".
Homeowners were quick to share their top tips in the comments - and many praised the same product to tackle mould which can develop because of condensation caused by steamy showers.
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Condensation is when water collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
The excess moisture itself isn't harmful, but it can turn into mould.
Mould grows by producing tiny particles called spores - these are airborne and can grow quickly and leave stains on your tiles and sealant.
People were quick to recommend Cillit Bang Mould and Mildew Remover - which can be purchased for £3 from Poundland.
The Cillit Bang website states the must-have product "removes 100 percent of mould from most surfaces in just a few seconds."
One person wrote: "Cillit Bang mould and mildew remover, just spray, leave and rinse. No effort is needed! I wouldn't use anything else!"
Another cleaning whizz asked whether group members liked the product and many claimed they wouldn't be without it.
Another commented: "100% brilliant."
"Brilliant, wouldn't be without it," penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: "Yes, the best."
"It worked for me,” claimed a fifth.
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Someone else added: "Yes, very good."
Mouldy Britain: How many homes are affected?
According to mould is a massive issue in British homes.
- Privately rented households in England have damp, mould, or excessive cold in over half of homes (58%).
- Of all the houses in England, 8% have some form of damp problem.
- Mould can affect your health, and the NHS estimates it could save £38 million per year on treating patients with damp and mould-related illnesses if damp problems in homes were rectified.
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