Shoppers rush to buy £5 Homebase plant which strips mould from bathrooms & looks stunning
THIS house plant can kill growing mould in your bathrooms without hurting your pockets.
Winter is coming, and so is the worry of mould spreading inside troublesome rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens.
Mould thrives in moist, warm environments, and colder months bring humidity and higher temperatures inside our homes due to heating.
Dehumidifiers can be a costly solution and an eyesore in some cases.
But this homebase plant does not only prevent mould, but also adds a spark to the interior.
And the best part of it all – it does not add to electricity bills while costing close to nothing.
English Ivy, also known as Hedera Helix, is an effective mould remover.
It’s not a fussy plant, thriving even in a little shade, which can be perfect for bathrooms with little sunlight.
It’s usually available in large sizes and is one of the easiest plants to keep.
English Ivy is the most effective of all plants, filtering 78 per cent of airborne mould in 12 hours.
The miraculous plant filters mould spores out of the air before they even get a chance to settle and grow on your walls and furnishings.
But be warned that the leaves of Ivy are toxic to animals.
If you have a pet at home, it’s best to hang English ivy and let it trail from hanging baskets away from the animal’s reach.
The hanging basket can also be useful to save counter space if kitchen size is restricted.
Whilst Ivy loves humidity and is best when kept damp at all times, it’s also important not to overwater it.
You can get this easy fix to mould problems at Homebase, with two for just ten pounds.