This product is quite potent and does have a strong smell, so it is important to ventilate the area you are cleaning as well as you possibly can while using this spray. Also, it is recommended that you use gloves when handling this product as it does contain bleach. We were genuinely impressed by the results, not only because of the price point but because it can be used in a wide range of settings. Another bonus is that its delicate apple scent offered a refreshing change from harsher chemical smells you often get with these products. Astonish comes with eco credentials, too, as it’s cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and the bottle can be recycled. It’s also important to keep the room as clean as possible since dust is a source of food for the mould and the mould spores travel through the air. 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.

This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product The first thing you’re going to want to do before you use the spray is open a window or two, then spray the affected area and retreat to another room as the spray gives off an incredible chemical stench. HG recommend that the spray is left in place for 10 minutes, so give it that length of time before re-entering the room. If you’re using the product for the first time, it’s usually best practice to test it on a small, out-of-sight area on the surface you want to clean. You should also be sure to follow any safety conditions that are stated on the product.Rising Damp: Whether it is an issue inside the wall, such as a leak, rising damp indicates a serious structural issue that will cause mould growth. Dettol Mould and Mildew Remover. It contains bleach, though. Don’t even have to scrub - it just dissolves [mould]. Keep your bathroom window open for ventilation all year round, if possible. But yes, you will probably have to keep [using] it periodically.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter statetrooperstacey) There are more than 100,000 documented species of mould, and they are categorised into three ‘classes’ based on risk.

Volume: 1 litre | Type: Bottle (add to water using cap) | Suitable for: Baby bath toys, kitchen surfaces and utensils | Scent: Unscented What we like In addition to removing and preventing mould, you can use HG Mould Spray for getting rid of tea and coffee stains. Always make sure you follow the instructions carefully to get the best results.Using HG Mould Spray is very straightforward. You just spray it on the surface you want to clean, leave it half an hour or so and then wipe it off. You should use gloves and keep the window open when cleaning with this spray.

Ensure the doors of the affected rooms are kept shut to limit the spread of moisture around your home. Our mould remover spray works in an instant. You can eliminate mould and odour in damp areas both indoors and outdoors, easily and effectively. The foam is formulated to remain on the surface for longer, meaning any mould and damp stay away for longer too. The most common places to find mould are in your bathroom or kitchen, and that is because it is caused by: Volume: 435ml | Type: Spray bottle | Suitable for: Kitchen and bathrooms | Scent: Lemon What we like In cold winter months, this may not be practical and the best alternative is an extractor fan that will remove the worst of the steam. An extractor fan is also essential for bathrooms that do not have windows, such as those in flats which may not have outside walls.HG Mould Spray creates unpleasant fumes, so you should make sure there is plenty of ventilation when you use it. If you use it in your bedroom, open the window wide and wait until the smell has completely gone before sleeping. As with most things, prevention is better than cure, so trying to avoid mould occurring will always be preferable to attempting to eradicate it once you’ve got it.

Astonish makes a mould remover in a green bottle with a blue trigger. I've used this on painted walls with no problems. Spray on, leave it for 10 minutes, and the mould disappears without needing much, if any, wiping.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user FortunaMajor) Can’t be used on high gloss painted walls, laminate blinds or metal (such as aluminium and stainless steel) Aspergillus is a green or yellow mould that appears in circular shapes on carpets, mattresses and wallsThe results, which required no elbow grease, after half an hour (Image: Narin Flanders/Liverpool Echo) Run the extractor while showering or bathing and up to thirty minutes afterwards to be most effective, ensuring the bathroom door is closed to prevent the moist air circulating throughout the house.