The £8 house plant from B&M works wonders for damp and mould and fans say it’s ‘great value for money’
NOBODY wants to see mould in their home, but this time of year it is a very common issue.
If you are looking for affordable ways to beat mould in your home you may want to consider adding some greenery.
Some plants can help to purify the air around them, in some cases this is through absorbing moisture like the Snake Plant.
B&M is selling a £8 Snake Plant which is great for purifying the air and could help with mould.
The snake plant also known as the Sansevieria is a very easy plant to look after which makes it perfect for beginners.
Snake plants can be placed anywhere in the home because they can tolerate both shade and direct sunlight.
They don’t need to be watered often because they absorb excess moisture around them especially when it’s humid.
How can I save money at B&M?
The B&M barcode scanner app allows you to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them.
The scanner is located on the B&M Stores mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone.
Shoppers can download it on the App Store or Google Play.
Once you’ve downloaded the app you can use the “scan” feature to scan barcodes on any item in the store to see if an item has been reduced.
Bargain hunters say some items come up as £1, 50p or even 10p through the app.
Shoppers should also keep an eye out for products with a white reduction sticker on.
This means they will have a certain amount slashed off the price shown on the label.
It’s cheaper to shop for products at the end of the season.
Get friendly with staff too, they’ll be able to tell you when the sales will hit, or if there are bargains out the back – so you get the best bits.
If you can’t grab the B&M plant, B&Q is selling one for a little more at £12 and its had received rave reviews online.
One shopper said: “A very healthy and low-maintenance plant. Great value for money.”
Another said: “Great plant for any room of the house. Helps to clean the air in your home making it functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.”
“I bought this for my bathroom and is thriving, unlike other plants!” claimed someone else.
Homebase also has the slightly smaller Snake Plant on sale for £10.
If you are looking for something even cheaper Homebase has a Peace Lily otherwise known as the Spathiphyllum for £5, which is also great for tackling excess moisture.
Cheaper ways to tackle the problem
If you’re not looking to buy a plant there are a few other ways you tackle mould in your home.
B&M is selling a £1.40 mould spray which can stop mould in its tracks.
Or you could tackle the problem at its source, mould is often caused by excess moisture in a contained area so there are things you can do to stop it from forming.
One of the easiest ways to avoid getting mould is to open your windows every day to let fresh air in and keep doors between rooms open.
Ensuring that air continuously circulates through your home will reduce condensation so the mould cannot grow.
You should also open cupboard doors regularly to allow fresh air in to make sure there’s no mould growing inside.
Other things that can help include not leaving your clothes to dry on radiators, and always cooking with ventilation.
What to do in extreme cases of mould and damp
In extreme cases of damp and mould, it’s best to keep the windows open to allow airflow, consider using an anti-mould treatment to tackle the problem.
You can seek out an expert and if you are renting speak to your landlord about fixing the issue.
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