I’m a cleaning pro – how to get rid of mould without using bleach and make your house smell amazing too
A CLEANING PRO has taken to TikTok to share three genius ways to get rid of mould for good – without using bleach.
Elnaz, known online as @elnazhamai, regularly shares cleaning and DIY tips with her 142,000 followers.
In a new video, she shares three natural ways to get rid of mould and stop it from growing back.
She also encourages her followers not to use bleach as it’s only a short-term fix.
She said: “Did you know bleach can’t destroy the mould’s root?
“Let me show you three different ways that you can naturally get rid of that mould.
“The first one, it should be no surprise that it’s white vinegar and tea tree essential oil.
“Pour about a cup into a bottle and add about 20 drops of tea tree essential oil.
“Spray the mixture onto the mouldy surface and let it sit for one hour. Then I’m going in with my electrical scrubber, and then after that, you can just clean it with water and you’re all done.
“The second one is a white, natural cleaning product named baking soda.
“You can just mix a little bit of baking soda and water, and you’re going to get a texture just like that.
“Use your husband’s toothbrush or any old toothbrush that you have, and rub it on the mouldy surface.
“Then I’m going in with my powerful spin scrubber.
“Baking soda [doesn’t] just kill the mould, but also absorbs moisture and helps prevent mould from growing.
“Then rinse the area clean with water.
“And last is the hydrogen peroxide. It has to have a three per cent concentration, and always stay in a dark bottle.
“Apply it on the mouldy area. This fizzy, antibacterial solution does a great job of penetrating mould.
“Go with your scrub brush, clean it with water, and voila.”
Fans loved the three quick and easy hacks, with the video gaining more than 1,600 likes and 46,000 views.
In the comments, Elnaz’s followers shared their thoughts on her ideas, with one writing: “I wanna try them all!”
Another said: “Thank you for sharing these amazing hacks with us.”
Someone else shared their own technique, adding: “I swear by 100proof vodka.”