A cleaning fan shared her simple concoction to get rid of mould in the shower grout.
Chantel Mila, also known as @mama_mila_ on TikTok, detailed her quick and easy way to get rid of one of the bathroom’s most annoying cleaning gripes.
Mould develops in grout primarily because it’s a porous material that readily absorbs moisture, creating an environment for mould to thrive.
The added element of high humidity and moisture, poor ventilation, as well as soap and high temperatures make the shower the perfect place for mould to form.
To combat this, Chantel whipped up a three-ingredient solution that gets rid of mould and prevents it from coming back in the future.
All you need is some hydrogen peroxide, washing up liquid and tea tree oil.
Chantel said: “This powerful mix can be used on grout, tiles, shower door seals, and all around your bathroom. Leave it for fifteen minutes and rinse to reveal your sparkling shower.”
Mila detailed in the caption: “One of your top requests! The secret to cleaning tough stained shower grout (and removing mould!) this spray is my go-to and you can either mix it in a spray bottle or place the ratio in a dish wand to make grout cleaning easy!
“Simply mix: 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide (to whiten and disinfect), 1 tbsp dish soap (to cut through soap scum), 10 drops tea tree oil (to rid mould).
“This powerful mix can be used on stained grout, tiles, your shower door seal and all around your bathroom. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing to reveal your sparkling shower.”
Tea tree oil is a great way to combat mould, as it’s a natural fungicide which helps to kill mould spores.
Mould in Homes noted that of all the natural mould-killing remedies, tea tree oil is the most effective.
The experts also noted that although tea tree oil is natural and environmentally friendly, it can be toxic if ingested and cause irritation on sensitive skin.
