Black mould is a microscopic fungus that grows in damp places, especially in older homes, or those with underlying damp issues – it’s best to get rid of it as quickly as you can.
With a change in the weather, it’s not long before black mould will be back on walls, window frames and silicone sealant in bathrooms. Black mould is a microscopic fungus that grows in damp places, especially in older homes, or those with underlying damp issues elsewhere.
Signs of black mould include a damp and musty smell and white, green and fuzzy black patches. As well as affecting the home itself, the NHS states mould growth can cause or worsen respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. Symptoms could include coughing, a runny nose and more sneezing than usual.
It’s best to tackle black mould as quickly as you can by either treating the cause, or getting rid of it when it appears. One TikTok user, posting under @neeson_knows, took to the platform after finding a cheap and affective way of getting rid of the fungus.
The best thing about the hack is it costs as little as 35p and the item is probably in your cupboard already.
The TikTok user said: “Do you know how to get rid of harmful mould in your house? Well here’s how to do it in three easy steps.
“Remember that mould is a living organism so the longer you leave it, the worse that it gets so lets get cracking on getting rid of this.
“We’re going to need two things to attack this mould, first thing is white vinegar, you can get this from any supermarket for around £2.
“And second thing, an old spray bottle, just make sure you wash it out so we’re not spraying around anything we shouldn’t.
“Step two, we spray and lay. wherever you see mould we’re spraying it with a generous coating of the vinegar concoction.
“Once sprayed we’re leaving it for 60 minutes so that vinegar can penetrate deep into the roots of the mould.
“third and final step, we’re taking some kitchen roll and we’re scrubbing. Don’t be surprised with how much comes off. Just make sure you finish and voila.”
The video shows the man wiping away the mould with no scrubbing required.
One person said: “Sending this to every landlord rn.” Another said: “So useful! Thanks.”
A third said: “Love this, people don’t realise the negative impact of mould on our general health.” A fourth added: “oh… so my window WAS moudly. Good to know. Luckily white vinegar is already my new go-to for cleaning anything atm.”