Nobody likes having mould in their house, and it can be notoriously difficult to completely banish the pesky substance from every inch of your property - especially in places like the bathroom, which are prone to damp conditions that mould loves.
According to Checkatrade, it can cost as much as £900 to have mould professionally removed from an entire home, but there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk of mould and keep your costs low in the process.
Cleaning expert Kerry Hale from Mira Showers told the Express that among other cleaning tips, adding some houseplants to your home can help to absorb excess moisture in the air which in turn prevents mould from growing.
And among those easy to care for plants is the humble Peace Lily, which B&Q is currently selling for just £6.
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Kerry explained: “Because the bathroom is often the most humid room in the house, mould and mildew is a common problem that many – if not all of us – have experienced at some point, mainly caused by lingering moisture, leaky taps, and damp cellulose materials.
“There are a few simple ways that you can prevent mould from appearing though.
"Purifying plants can be effective in lowering the humidity in the air, helping break down existing mould and preventing more from developing – English Ivy, Peace Lily, Boston Fern are some nice choices, and Tillandsia can be great too if you have a bright window."
Alongside the practical use of the houseplants, adding foliage to your home can help brighten any room, especially as spring rolls in and we're all keen on feeling a little fresher.
But having a few plants in your bathroom won't solve all your problems - and Kerry says there are plenty of other things you can do to reduce your risk of mould too.
Open the window after a shower
If you have a window in your bathroom, open it as soon as you've had a shower. This will allow any excess moisture in the air to disperse naturally.
For those without windows in their bathrooms, a ventilator fan or dehumidifier could be a good addition in order to get rid of the excess humidity.
Kerry said: "If you have a window in your bathroom, opening it straight after you’ve showered will allow excess moisture in the air to disperse naturally and reduce condensation settling on the walls, ceilings and around the windows."
Wipe around the shower
Do what you can to clear your bathroom of excess moisture by wiping down the area once you've had a shower.
This can be particularly useful if you don't have a window in your bathroom, as you'll be removing the excess condensation before it has a chance to turn into mould.
Stick to a regular cleaning schedule
Keeping your bathroom as clean as possible is another surefire way to reduce the risk of mould, as a dry and clean bathroom is less prone to harbouring bacteria.
Washing the towels and bathmats regularly, and hanging wet towels and bathmats in dry, well-ventilated areas also helps prevent mould.
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