We all know how crucial it is to keep our bathrooms spick and span, but it's often easier said than done. Given its naturally warm and damp environment, the bathroom is always susceptible to mould, particularly around the bath and shower areas.
It's not feasible to completely dry your shower after every use, which may lead to mould appearing between the tiles or on the silicone sealant. This can make your entire bathroom appear grubby and neglected, and you might assume bleach is the solution.
However, a cleaning expert on social media has advised against using bleach for shower mould, suggesting two alternative ingredients instead.
TikToker and author Anna Louisa at Home explains that you can effectively combat shower grout and silicone sealant mould without resorting to bleach.
In a recent video, she issued a stern warning to those who have been using bleach in an attempt to eradicate this problem, reports the Express.
She stated: "Using chlorine bleach on mould will get rid of it but it won't kill it as it doesn't kill the spore meaning it will eventually come back.
"It also creates an incredibly toxic gas when used on mould."
Instead, she suggests using two simple ingredients that can do the job in a safer and more effective manner - hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil.
All you need to do is mix one cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with one teaspoon of tea tree essential oil in a spray bottle and thoroughly soak any mouldy areas.
Next, cover with tissue and spray again until the tissue is thoroughly soaked.
Allow it to soak for 'at least one hour' to let the ingredients do their job.
Then, remove the tissue, give the area a quick clean, and you should notice that the mould has vanished.
Anna advised: "If you're making the solution to keep, then making it up into a dark bottle is better as hydrogen peroxide is reactive to light so this will prevent the hydrogen peroxide decomposing."
She also reminded everyone dealing with mould to wear gloves during treatment, and always remember to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.