Mould anywhere in the home is never an appealing prospect, but it feels extra repulsive in the bathroom.
The room where the household gets squeaky clean, is, ironically, more prone to developing the fungus than anywhere else thanks to damp conditions and poor ventilation. Even bathrooms with windows aren’t immune from the scourge, with mould setting up shop around the frame thanks to constant condensation and fluxing temperatures.
Not only does it look nasty, but if the mould starts to produce mycotoxins, it can lead to respiratory issues and exacerbate conditions such as asthma. Top line? Tackle it as soon as you see it. It won’t go away on its own.
Mould is a common household plague that’s been around forever, so naturally, home remedies abound too.
Upping ventilation efforts is crucial, especially after bathing. Keep an eye out for leaks from taps and pipes as the constant drips can allow mould to thrive. While it’s not always possible on busy mornings, wiping down excess condensation can help keep mould from developing. Purifying bathroom plants can also help soak up excess moisture so consider adding a little greenery to your wetroom.
Certain cleaning products can, with a little elbow grease, get shot of existing mould and roll back build-up. There are plenty on the market with varying degrees of effectiveness, so we’ve rounded up the best options to help get your bathroom back to sparkling clean.
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Cillit Bang Black Mould Remover Foam Spray
Send black mould packing with Cillit Bang, a market-leading product. The potent formula is effective on stains as well as fungus, cleaning and disinfecting with a single spritz.
The powerful agents get to work instantly, clearing mould from awkward spots like tile grout and around taps with minimal effort on your part. Spray and leave on for 10 minutes before wiping off with a sponge. As well as tiles and glass, it will work on interior walls too, helpful if you have black spots developing around the windows or outside the bathroom where steam has escaped.
Buy a six-pack bundle from Amazon here (£19.99) and enjoy Prime delivery right to your door.
Buy now £4.75, Ocado
Paistley Deep Mould Remover Gel
This may as well be napalm for mould. A concentrated treatment to use on stubborn black mould spots, this formula is essentially bleach in gel form, which means it won’t run off down into the plug hole when you want it to stay in place for a few minutes - or longer.
Past shoppers have had excellent results from using this treatment, although it can take as long as 5 - 8 hours, so it’s one to deploy before bed to get working overnight.
Despite its strength, it is low-odour and the nozzle applicator allows you to be precise with your treatment - but as with all cleaning products, only use while wearing rubber gloves.
Buy now £8.49, Amazon
Dryzone Mould Remover and Prevention Kit
Three minutes is all it takes to see fast results from this kit, scrubbing mould and mildew off your walls, ceilings, floors and more. The multi-solution kit will clean, treat and give long-term fungicidal protection against mould organisms and spores to make recurring issues a thing of the past. The set comes with a microfibre cloth and a pair of gloves to keep you safe as you get to work. The big guns for major mould issues.
Buy now £24.99, Amazon
HG Mould Spray, Effective Mould Spray & Mildew Cleaner
What it lacks in packaging gloss, it more than makes up for in mould-busting - with glowing reviews on Amazon to prove it. HG makes simple and effective cleaning products for all around the home, including this mould and mildew cleaner.
Use it everywhere from the tub, the sink, the shower divide and tiles (but not wood or plastic) and watch mould disappear right before your eyes.
The formula includes harsh chemicals, so crack out the Marigolds and keep the bathroom ventilated while you’re cleaning.
Buy now £5.25, Amazon
Ronseal 3 in 1 Mould Killer - 500ml
You wouldn’t want to be a mould fungus spore in a house with this killer lurking in the cleaning cupboard.
This tough cleaner from Ronseal can be applied directly on painted surfaces, so if you’ve got patches developing on the walls and ceilings, it’s the perfect solution to add to your cleaning supplies.
Ronseal’s formula not only kills mould on contact but offers protection against the stuff returning and thoroughly sanitises the surface too.
If this were a Tarantino flick, Ronseal's killer would be Winston Wolf.
Buy now £12.00, Homebase
Dettol Antibacterial Mould Spray and Mildew Remover
Short of ripping out your entire bathroom suite and starting from scratch, it may seem as though there’s not much you can do about ingrained mould. But before you get a builder’s quote, give Dettol’s cleaner a whirl.
The bleach-based formula promises to blitz through the black stuff and restore everything from ceramic tiles and grout, chrome and stainless steel, formic and plastics, ceramic basins and toilets, acrylic bathtubs and showers - including curtains and screens - back to shining, gleaming health.
This bundle consists of three spray bottles which means you’ll always have a cleaner ready to go.
Buy now £9.98, Amazon
INEOS Next Gen Antibac Multi-Room Cleaner Rhubarb + Pomegranate
Not an anti-mould cleaner per se, but INEOS’s anti-bac solution can be used on multiple surfaces (including glass and tiles) in all rooms of the home, making it an excellent household all-rounder. The generous 750ml spray bottle is filled with a plant-based formula, meaning no nasty chemicals are included - a relief for homes with children and pets in particular.
The biggest bonus is the scent; while light, it also acts as an air freshener, leaving your home smelling and looking delightful.
Buy now £2.35, Asda
Method Tub & Tile Spray - Eucalyptus Mint 828ml
It’s not just inside the bath or shower you need to clean: grime can build up on tiles too. Blast through the dirt with Method’s Tub & Tile Spray which helps you restore the gleam with minimal effort.
The non-toxic plant-based cleaner carries the refreshing scent of eucalyptus and works best by spritzing onto the offending surface at a distance, waiting a few seconds and then scrubbing down with a sponge or scourer.
Buy now £2.75, Amazon
MR.SIGA Multi-Purpose Squeegee
You’re more likely to use this for cleaning your car’s windscreen, but a Squeegee is excellent for clearing water droplets off your shower’s glass divide, helping it stay looking clean between proper cleans and stopping mould from developing. Store it in your shower and get into the habit of wiping water off after your daily rinse.
Buy now £8.99, Amazon
SonicScrubber Household Electrical Cleaning Brush
Save yourself the elbow grease and clean your bathtub, shower, sink and toilet in less than half the usual time with this electrical cleaning brush.
The AA battery-powered SonicScrubber blasts through difficult-to-reach and difficult-to-clean areas laughably easily, leaving you with a clean space in up to 57 per cent less time. It comes with a set of brush heads to use on everything from mouldy tile grout to the underside of taps as well as toilet bowls and baths.
Use with cleaning sprays and products for results you won’t be able to stop talking about. Just don’t mix it up with your toothbrush.
Alternatively, you can buy this set of cleaning brushes that attach to a drill for £16.99 at Amazon.
Buy now £22.99, Amazon
