Volume: 6 x 750ml | Type: Spray bottle | Suitable for: Bathroom, kitchen and living room | Scent: Unscented What we like Would suggest trying the Astonish Mould and Mildew remover. It is exceptional stuff, and I've had great results with it on anything I've tried it..." (Tried and tested by e1y1) Our verdict All natural stone like marble, Granite, Brass, copper, aluminium and zinc plated metals, Satinated fittings, Linoleum, Textiles and carpets, Rubber, Treated wood floors, Etched/matt glass, Old or damaged surfaces, Coloured grouts, Rubber Unglazed tiles, Enamel, Painted, Varnished & gold-plated surfaces, Wood & laminate floors, Textiles & carpets, Linoleum, Polyamide & Polycarbonate plastics. Volume: 750ml | Type: Foam spray | Suitable for: Bathrooms, floors and other surfaces | Scent: Apple Burst What we like Using a dehumidifier: Dr Andy Whittamore, an in-house GP at Asthma UK, says, “Some people find that dehumidifiers help to dry the air and prevent damp and mould. But you must get the setting right, or they can leave the air too dry and make you cough.” Dehumidifiers can remove excess moisture in the air, which can help stop mould from spreading and ultimately prevent it from returning.

You should always read the label before consuming or using the product and never rely solely on the information presented here. Poor ventilation: Linked to condensation and humidity, if you aren’t regularly ventilating your home, moisture has nowhere to escape. Ensuring you use your extractor fan in the kitchen and bathroom and open windows for 10 minutes in the morning can make a big difference. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Volume: 500ml | Type: Spray bottle | Suitable for: Bathroom, kitchen, outdoor | Scent: Unscented What we like

Best mould removers: At a glance

Can’t be used on high gloss painted walls, laminate blinds or metal (such as aluminium and stainless steel) Yes - HG Mould Remover spray. It was recommended to me by a plumber and is very high strength and effective. Make sure you protect your hands and use it when the room is empty as it's strong and fume-y.” (Tested and trusted by Mumsnetter DorothyParkersCat) Our verdict

HG’s Mould Spray is loved by many (including Mumsnet users), experts and previous consumers because it is affordable, effective and works in as little as 10 minutes. How we chose our recommendations HG Mould Spray. [Beats] other brands. Makes your bathroom smell like a swimming pool. Think it's chlorine-based. Mould disappears in seconds.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user SmellMySmellbow) Condensation: Condensation happens when warm air collides with a cold surface. You will usually find signs of this around your windows, even in your bedroom, which can cause mould to grow along the frame.Cillit Bang Power Cleaner Bleach & Hygiene. This cleaner is ideal for: bathroom tiles, grout in walls, bath tubs, wash raisins, shower screens, shower curtains, toilets, over hobs, cooker tops, worktops, fridge doors, rubbish bins, chrome, plugholes and ceramic floors. Leave it for a max 5 minutes then wipe and rinse thoroughly with water to avoid product drying on surfaces. For metal surfaces (stainless steel, chrome), spray the product onto a sponge then wipe on the surface and rinse. For stubborn stain, repeat application may be required.

If you’re satisfied with step two, you can apply the mould remover onto your surface as directed on the label.

What is mould, and what causes it?

If you’re struggling with mould lichen and algae on your paving or patio, the Wet & Forget Mould Lichen and Algae Remover may be your best bet. You can dilute it using one part Wet & Forget to five parts water, which means that this bottle containing five litres of solution will make a whopping 30 litres – enough for up to 300 metres squared. You don’t even need to scrub. Just follow the instructions on the container – wet the area, then leave it to do its thing if it rains, even better, as the rain helps to reactivate the product. How often will you use it? Powerful mould removers are great for immediate treatments, but if you’ve solved the underlying issue and it is about prevention, a milder mould remover may be best. Allergenic and Pathogenic mould groups are low risk, though they can still cause health issues. Toxic moulds are, as you might guess, high risk.