Banish bathroom mould now by using two household ingredients

A simple method for banishing bathroom mould requires just two household ingredients and a toothbrush, but you’ll need to act quickly. The advice came in a recent article offering practical tips to those wishing to “reset” their homes during Twixmas – the hazy period between Christmas and New Year.

As we emerge from the festive lull and approach 2026, it’s only natural that we’d want to start clearing away the mess and begin the new year fresh, perhaps starting with a well-needed clear-out. This is one of the ideas offered up by home services firm Oscar, which also suggests beginning with our kitchens, targeting the hidden areas of our homes, and tackling our carpets and upholstery. One crucial tip, however, involves a pervasive issue concerning our bathrooms: mould growth. The troubling bathroom issue gets worse throughout the winter and so “acting early is key”, according to lifestyle magazine Stylist.

It writes: “Winter humidity encourages mould growth, especially in bathrooms, so acting early is key.

“Most surface mould can be tackled with a standard bathroom cleaner and an old toothbrush, but for those stubborn spots, a paste of baking soda and water left to sit for around 10 minutes helps break down stains before scrubbing.

“The pros focus on grout lines and silicone edges because these areas spread mould fastest when hot showers are a daily comfort in winter.”

A common issue, black mould is a type of fungus that thrives in damp areas, according to pest control firm Rentokil. It often appears on areas like your walls and the grout between your tiles.

It’s not just unsightly, though; it can also be hazardous to your health, with those living with black mould more likely to suffer from respiratory health conditions, as well as infections and asthma.

One of the ways Rentokil claims you can prevent mould from occurring is by keeping on top of your bathroom humidity – ensure your fan works and leave it running when you’re in the shower or bath and afterwards for 15 minutes.

It also suggested that you wipe down your bathroom surfaces, wring out the cloth and don’t dry it on your radiator. Also, ensure you keep your door closed to stop the spread of humid air.

Similarly, if you have a window in your bathroom, open it to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.

In other cleaning news, TikTok user Dani, who goes by @missporcelianxo, recently shared a tip for removing limescale from shower screens using two kitchen staples, a technique she dubbed a “Quick shower scrub”.

Her mixture comprised white vinegar and washing-up liquid. She said: “This is the best hack I’ve ever used for cleaning the shower screen glass.

“In a spray bottle, I add three-quarters white vinegar and a quarter dish soap and scrub for the most shiny, streak-free and crystal clear glass every time.”