Nobody likes dealing with mould in their house, but unfortunately, the pesky fungus loves to grow in areas that are warm and damp - which means your bathroom is likely the perfect breeding ground. If you've noticed mould growing in the grout between your bathroom tiles then you probably also know just how annoying it is to try and remove, especially if you're trying to do so without damaging the tiles themselves.
Thankfully though, fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch - aka Sophie Hinchliffe - have shared their top tips for dealing with bathroom mould without breaking the bank, with one hack that will cost you just 59p to use.
Posting in the Mrs Hinch Cleaning tips and tricks group on Facebook, one woman asked: "What's the best way to clean this mould on the sealant and grout please?"
And several commenters rushed to respond, with the most popular suggestion being to use baking soda - or bicarbonate of soda - and a little bit of water to form a paste, which you can then scrub onto your grout before leaving it to soak in and work its magic.
One person said: "Easy. Use baking soda, it’s less harsh than bleach and I even think it does a better job. I do this once a week and it never comes back again."
While another wrote: "I create a paste from baking soda and water, then leave it on the mouldy area for 10 minutes. After that the mould will be gone and there's no damage to the tiles."
And a third commented: "You need baking soda! It's a must-have for anyone who struggles with mould on tile grout. All you have to do is mix it with enough water until it forms a paste and apply it to the grout. Leave it to soak in for 10 to 15 minutes then wipe away the residue and the mould should all be gone."
You can pick up bicarb in most supermarkets for less than a quid, such as this one from Tesco which will set you back 59p.
Meanwhile, we previously shared how one woman transformed her mouldy grouting for just £2 - and her trick completely eliminated the need for scrubbing.
The woman claimed she soaked some cotton wool in bleach and packed it around the edge of her bathroom tiles. After leaving it overnight, she came back in the morning to remove the cotton wool, and found her grouting was good as new.
However, experts at Eurotiles & Bathrooms state it's better to stay away from abrasive cleaning agents such as bleach, as while they do work, you risk causing "permanent damage to the surface and colour of the tiles".
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