WITH high levels of humidity in our houses, especially during the colder months, many people are struggling with mould around their windows.
Luckily, one savvy cleaning fan has come to rescue with an easy solution – and it’s all thanks to a bargain buy that even Mrs Hinch swears by.
The most likely cause of mould on your windows is condensation – if you can stop condensation, mould won’t grow.
As explained by the pros at Mold Man USA, ”the warm, indoor air can condense around cold, drafty windows, making them “sweat” with moisture”.
This, in turn, is what ”causes the window sills and casings/trim to become damp” and grow grubby mould.
If you’re amongst the staggering 58 per cent of privately rented households in the UK struggling with the issue, look no further, as one woman has shared a solution.
According to the cleaning super fan, only known as Kerry (@my_home_at_number_9), the answer is simple – using The Pink Stuff.
In her video – which has also been shared on the brand’s TikTok page – Kerry could be seen taking a little of the paste on an electric cleaning brush before applying it onto the affected surfaces.
Once the £1.50 bargain had worked its charm, the cleaning whizz gave the white window frame a good wipe with a clean cloth – and voila, all the grubby mould was gone.
A spokesperson for the company said: ”The Pink Stuff Paste is a vegetable oil based, mild abrasive that does not contain any harmful chemicals.
”The packaging has clear instructions to rub gently being careful not to apply too much pressure.
”Testing in an inconspicuous area is always advised before using on any surface.”
Hundreds of seriously impressed social media users raced to comments to share their thoughts on the viral video, which has racked up more than a staggering 5million views.
One said: ”Should fix the problem which is bad ventilation and excessive moisture content in the air.”
”Use it on everything,” a super fan of the product was praising the versatile, purse-friendly paste.
”I’m obsessed with this product! Today I was cleaning my oven with two different degreaser and nothing helped,” someone else chimed in.
”Than I was – why I don’t try Pink stuff and OMG so easy cleaning!”
”Brilliant stuff. Used it to clean a white outdoor table and chairs, ” a fourth revealed, adding the results were ”fantastic”.
Research shows people are exposed to an average of 60,000 types of germs on a daily basis.
Cleaning expert and Product Development Scientist at Astonish, Olivia Young, reveals the dirtiest items in your home and how to clean them.
Kitchen sponges or cloths
Some of the items we use to clean surfaces are actually the dirtiest. From wiping down worktops, to cleaning dishes, kitchen sponges or clothes are used multiple times throughout the day. And when doing so, it’s usually wet and warm, meaning if it’s not cleaned properly, it can be a prime spot for bacteria to grow.
As a general rule of thumb, if you’ve used your sponge for around two weeks – it’s time to replace it.
Shoes
Shoes are without a doubt an item in your home that is full of bacteria. A study suggested a single shoe sole has an average of 421,000 units of bacteria, but there’s no need to panic.
Most of these germs that gather on shoes won’t come into contact with other areas of your house, assuming that you take them off as you enter or put them in a box in your wardrobe.
Pet bowls and toys
Pet bowls have actually been found to be the third most contaminated item in households, meaning they are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria that could make you and your pet unwell.
Give them a wash with warm soapy water after each use to keep bacteria at bay. For toys, if they’re plastic you can soak them in warm water with either disinfectant or soap, soft toys can be cleaned thoroughly in a washing machine on a gentle cycle.
Toothbrush holder
Your toothbrush holder is probably not something you’ve considered to be dirty – but there’s more germs in the container that holds your toothbrush, than the taps on your sink.
Clean your toothbrush holder at least once or twice a week.
Abrasive cleaners, such as the viral paste, can damage certain surfaces.
As warned by the experts at Consumer Reports, the Mrs Hinch’s loved product ”could scratch the shiny finishes of stainless steel kitchen appliances, plated metals, enamel, and finished flooring”.
“Avoid using it on anything that is delicate or anything that can be easily scored or scratched,” one pro advised.
“Be careful not to apply too much pressure, as this could result in scratched surfaces. Be especially careful with glass, highly polished steel surfaces, and ceramic hobs.”
