'Mould-removing' solution is actually making black mould grow quicker - here's what to use instead

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Despite the buzz on social media about 'tips and tricks' to eliminate black mould, those home remedies and DIY hacks might actually be backfiring.

A popular method involving household bleach, believed by many to obliterate pesky black mould spots for sure, is now found to exacerbate the problem.

It turns out, that while bleach seems to work initially, it fails to address the underlying issue. As per a blog post by RPF Environmental, the blend of bleach and water, once deemed an effective "hack" against black mould, is only promoting its spread.

What will actually work to banish the mould for good, is a dehumidifier. READ MORE: Black Friday 2024: When the sales start and unmissable early deals already live READ MORE: Top 5 carbon monoxide detectors and where to place one to protect your home The blog reveals a surprising fact: "Since bleach doesn't kill the roots underneath porous surfaces, it will only cause the mould to grow deeper and stronger as a reaction to the bleach.