Mould can be a constant nuisance in the bathroom as it can get in your tiles, shower curtains, and even the silicone around your bath.
Although silicone sealant is waterproof, it can easily come away and become infested with mould that is incredibly difficult to clean as it is designed to move with the surface it seals.
The flexibility of silicone means mould will not come off no matter how much you scrub at it as it can easily hide in the tiny crevices.
However, rather than using harsh chemicals in your bathroom there is a much better way to kill mould and stop it from coming back according to Ollie Lyon, a cleaning expert from Plumb Nation.
Ollie said: “Luckily if you spot mould in your bathroom or around the rest of your home, there are a few things you can do to get rid of it.”
How to remove silicone sealant mould
One of the best ways to get rid of silicone mould is using simple white vinegar you likely already have in your kitchen cupboard.
White vinegar contains acidic acid which can easily penetrate mould to kill the spores quickly. Acidic acid also has natural antimicrobial properties, that will create an inhospitable environment for bacteria, fungus and mould to prevent it from growing back in the future.
Ollie said: “Mild white vinegar is a brilliant mould deterrent. Its acidity makes it inhospitable for mould to grow, and vinegar can clean up to 82 percent of mould species.”
All you have to do is mix one part white vinegar with one part warm water into an empty spray bottle and spray into onto the mouldy silicone sealant until is it thoroughly soaked in the solution.
Leave the white vinegar solution to sit for at least one hour but, for more severe mould infestations, leave it for longer.
Once the time is up wipe the silicone surface and the mould should easily come away and be very easy to remove. Rinse the area with warm water to get rid of the vinegar residue and then use a clean towel to completely dry the surface.
Ollie said: “Dry the surface thoroughly with a towel to prevent any mould re-growth. Keep a bottle of vinegar handy in the bathroom and spray onto mould-prone surfaces every few days. Vinegar ensures that mould will never grow on the applied surfaces.”
If the mould is stubborn, try leaving the vinegar solution overnight to completely eradicate the mould and it should be more difficult for it to grow in the future if you use the vinegar solution.
However, make sure to also wipe down surfaces and keep your bathroom walls dry after having a bath or shower as mould is only able to thrive in a humid environment.
Making sure there is plenty of air circulation in a bathroom will also help avoid mould growth, so make sure to regularly open a window or use an extractor fan.
