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Zahna Eklund

Mrs Hinch fans' trick to 'immediately' banish mould and 'black stains' from sealant

We all know that it's important to keep our bathrooms free of any excess water whenever possible, as the warm and damp conditions can become magnets for mould if left untreated for too long.

While cleaning shower glass and bathroom tiles is a relatively easy task thanks to the tips we've reported on in the past, there's one place where mould can grow that never seems to get clean - the sealant and silicone around our appliances.

You can find sealant around windows, doors, and patios, but it's most commonly found around your bath and sink, as it forms a water-tight seal that prevents your bath from coming away from the wall.

But when water sits on the rubbery surface for too long, mould can grow inside the squishy material - which some cleaning sprays and home remedies just won't fix.

The sealant between your bath and your walls is a magnet for mould (stock photo) (Getty Images/imageBROKER RF)

Thankfully though, fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have discovered there is one cleaning product out there that works wonders on sealant and silicone - and it costs just £5.50 to buy.

In one Facebook group dedicated to fans of the cleaning queen, someone asked: "How do I clean the silicone around my windows/patio doors? They are all new, within about two years (not new build) so not sure why they are getting mouldy.

"No mould anywhere else. Windows are locked or open most of the day and the heating is on. How do I clean it without damaging the carpet?"

The post was flooded with comments from people raving about HG Mould Remover spray, which some claim is the "only thing" that works on the mould in their home.

One person said: "HG mould remover. The only thing that shifted mine."

While another agreed, adding: "Just used this on my bathroom grout and some mould on the kitchen wall - best thing I've tried and effortless!"

Another shared a picture of the product and wrote: "I have this, it's amazing."

HG Mould Remover costs £5.50 from Wickes for a 500ml bottle, and is the same price at Tesco. The product is also available at Wilko for £7.75, Lakeland for £6.99, and Amazon for £8.99.

I you're not keen on trying the HG spray, other commenters also recommended trying items such as baby wipes and white vinegar.

Someone posted: "Wipe with white vinegar and a micro-fibre cloth."

While another said using Mould Magic gel - which costs around £13 and is said to remove "years-old ingrained mould" - works wonders, as they explained: "I would use Magic Mould. As a gel, you can target where you need it. A spray is much harder to control. You can get it from Must Have Ideas online. Simply apply. Leave a few hours and wipe away."

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