‘Genius’ tip removes mould from bathroom without replacing sealant
Cleaning isn’t the most fun way to spend an afternoon but it has to be done in order to keep our homes a hygienic environment to live in.
Unfortunately, mould thrives in places like bathrooms and shower cubicles because they offer perfect conditions for their growth and once it’s there it can be a devil to remove.
Looking to get rid of her grotty grout, a woman shared a photo of her bathroom looking for advice on how to get rid of some serious scuzz that had taken residence in the corner of her shower.
She wrote: “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 recurring? Thanks in advance for any help.”
While many people insisted that once the mould was on the underside of the seal the only way to get rid of it was to scrape away and reseal, others shared their tips that they swore worked just as well.
One person offered: “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.”
Someone else enthusiastically agreed, adding: “This 100% Had great results in our bathroom.” And another person wrote: “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.”
The original poster was delighted with the hack, calling it “genius” and stating she would definitely be trying it out before stripping the sealant.
Discussing how to prevent mould from forming, lots of social media users reading the post shared their thoughts. One person advised: “If you want to prevent it happening again, you need to dry the shower/bath whenever you use it. We dry it with a cloth every time we use the shower. Also avoid keeping soap/shampoo bottles in those corners because it traps the moisture.”
Another user supplied: “It really is that easy, use a flannel, cloth, or bit of loo roll to mop away the water after a shower or bath. It takes seconds and 6 years after putting our new bathroom in we’ve never had a spot of mould. Extractor fan on and leaving the window open for a bit afterwards gets rid of the rest of the moisture in there.”
