Winter is fast approaching, bringing with it cold and wet weather, which may have a lot of people keeping their windows closed.
This time of year can see British homes becoming breeding grounds for damp, mould, and condensation due to inadequate ventilation.
The bathroom, in particular, is a hotspot for mould, thanks to the steam from showers and baths, wet towels, and running the tap when washing your teeth.
As humidity increases in the bathroom, with nowhere to escape, mould spores can begin to grow and become noticeable on the bathroom tiles.
Mould can build up on tile grout, around the shower and bath sealant, and on the ceilings and walls if not brought under control.
With this in mind, Colm Lalor, commercial director at nuie, has revealed the best way to clean mould from bathroom tile grout.
He described maintaining clean grout as a “constant battle”, with mould accumulation making bathrooms appear grubby.
Fortunately, his method for removing mould involves two household items – bleach and water.
He advised: “The easiest way to remove mould is by dipping an old toothbrush in a solution of one-part bleach to four-parts of water.”
Then a “bit of elbow grease” is needed to “scrub the mould away”, which should then be rinsed with water.
He did, however, caution against scrubbing too hard, which could damage the grouting.
Mr Lalor recommended gently scrubbing until the mould is gone, rinsing away the bleach, and then thoroughly drying the area with a dry, soft cloth.
What to use instead of bleach
White vinegar, such as Stardrops White Vinegar, sold at Wilko (£1.19), or Astonish White Vinegar at Poundland (£1) can effectively remove mould from bathroom tile grout.
