Mum shares hack costing 9p to remove and prevent black mould on window sealants

Sep 03, 2023

Mould is common in winter as it thrives in moist, warm environments which heating brings to the home in cold weather. It can be seriously harmful to residents if not sorted

A mum has revealed a 9p hack for removing black mould from windows.

Condensation and cold winter weather can lead to mould growth in homes at this time of year.

When the temperature inside is much warmer than outside, moisture builds up windows and doors, creating ideal conditions for spores of mould.

While many Brits battle to keep the toxic black mould out of their home, some took to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page.

One anonymous group member had asked for help after discovering black mould on their window seals, adding that they struggled to ventilate the room in cold weather.

The Express reported that the group member wrote: "I have just discovered black mould on my window seals in the bedroom.

"I try to ventilate the room as often as I can but it just makes the room too cold and I have a baby.

"Does anyone have any good tips to try and remove mould as well as prevent it from coming back, I’ve tried various different hacks now."

Mould around a windowsill is common and is often caused by dampness trapped in the small crevices in or near the window, creating spores of mould and mildew.

Sharing advice in the comments, Marie Richardson replied: "Try putting some bowls of salt on the windowsill, it will help with the moisture and is pretty cheap too."

Wendy Taylor said: "My children's bedrooms suffer with this problem too and I always get so worried about their sinuses.

"I agree, the salt trick works a treat but don't leave it out if you have pets or children who may eat it. You will also need to tackle the mould itself, try Astonish Mould & Mildew."

Many households already probably have salt in their cupboards, and if not, table salt can be purchased for as little as 65p for 750g.

Britons are recommended to use around 100g at a time, meaning this hack could cost as little as 9p per use.

Salt can remove excess moisture in the air, therefore reducing the amount of condensation on the window, getting rid of and preventing black mould from growing.

It is known for its absorption properties, similar to baking soda, and can bind to the moisture present by windows.

Patricia Buxton commented: "If the problem isn't too bad, I would recommend using salt or buying a salt lamp. If the problem is worse, it’ll need to be tackled properly, looking at window installation or a mould product."

Mrs Hinch fans recommended using Astonish's Mould & Mildew to tackle the problem, a strong product which can be purchased for as little as £1.

The spray claims to effectively blast away any tough stains in a matter of minutes, it is easy to use and mould only needs one spray, followed by a rinse or a wipe.

If the mould is in crevices which are hard to reach, it may be worth using a cheap toothbrush for cleaning to reach these areas.

Other Mrs Hinch fans opted for more natural cleaning methods, using washing up liquid, baking soda or vinegar.

Sue Raven explained: "Put some white vinegar in a bottle with water and spray on the mould, leave it and it should wipe off. If it doesn't, you may need something stronger."

Others suggested mixing baking soda into water in a 50:50 ratio to form a paste before placing it on the target and leaving it for an hour.

This will work for light mould stains, and white vinegar can be added in for a stronger natural product.

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