Shower grout mould will disappear in an hour if you clean with 2 items – not bleach

Shower grout mould will disappear in an hour if you clean with 2 items – not bleach Bleach may seem like the go-to solution for tackling shower grout and silicone sealant mould, but a cleaning expert warns it comes with serious health risks. Everyone knows how crucial it is to keep your bathroom spotlessly clean, but it isn't always straightforward. Being a naturally warm and humid room, it's constantly at risk of mould, particularly around the bath and shower areas. Thoroughly drying your shower after every single use simply isn't realistic, and as a result, you may notice mould developing between the tiles or on the silicone sealant. This can leave your entire bathroom looking grubby and neglected, and your first instinct might be to reach for the bleach. However, one cleaning expert on social media has advised against using bleach on shower mould, recommending two alternative ingredients instead. TikToker and author Anna Louisa at Home says you can effectively tackle shower grout and silicone sealant mould without resorting to bleach. In one of her videos, she issued a stark warning to anyone who has been using bleach in an attempt to kill this issue, reports the Express. She said: "Using chlorine bleach on mould will get rid of it but it won't kill it as it doesn't kill the spore meaning it will eventually come back. "It also creates an incredibly toxic gas when used on mould." Instead, she has suggested two straightforward ingredients that can get the job done in a far safer and more efficient manner - hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil. Simply mix one cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with one teaspoon tea tree essential oil in a spray bottle and apply generously to any mould-affected areas until thoroughly soaked. Next, cover with tissue and spray again until the tissue is completely saturated. Leave it to soak for 'at least one hour' to allow the ingredients to do their job. Then, remove the tissue, give the area a quick wipe down, and the mould should have vanished. Anna added: "If you're making the solution to keep, then making it up into a dark bottle is better as hydrogen peroxide is reactive to light so this will prevent the hydrogen peroxide decomposing." She also reminded everyone tackling mould to wear gloves throughout the treatment process, and to always wash their hands thoroughly once finished.