Woman transforms 'mould-ridden' home that will work for anyone

Bea, who posts on TikTok as @cleanwithbea, showed a "free clean" she did for a mum with two children, and the mother wanted rid of the mould so she and her children could live in their home worry-free

If you're battling persistent mould in your home, it can seem like a relentless fight. Just when you think you've scrubbed it away, it reappears with gusto, and many are using incorrect methods, failing to truly eliminate the problem.

Bea, known on TikTok as @cleanwithbea, demonstrated a "free clean" she performed for a mother and her two children, who were eager to eradicate the mould for a safer living environment given the health risks mould presents.

Bea remarked: "Every single room in the flat was riddled with mould. Literally every room had a different type of mould and was at a different level of growth."

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She revealed her "three steps to mould removal, which will pretty much get rid of every single type of mould that you have around your home" which she claims will tackle virtually all types of household mould.

She detailed that the optimal approach involves three specific products, cautioning that "none of these products can be used together at the same time.", reports the Mirror.

Bea noted that "each product needs time to completely dry out before you go in with the next one."

The initial product Bea opted for was white vinegar, praising its efficacy against mould, but stressed it requires an hour to act after application. She advised spraying the affected areas with vinegar and then vacating the space to "let it do its thing".

"You are literally just spraying and leaving," Bea explained, advising against wiping down immediately, which would lessen the effectiveness.

She recommended tackling mould with "cheap sponges" and "working in short circular motions" to ensure it's fully removed.

In another video, Bea pointed out that the conditions of your home can influence whether mould will return, noting that mould thrives in humidity levels over 55, so the "main trick is to keep the humidity low".

After wiping off the mould, you should wait until the following day to apply the second product which is 3% hydrogen peroxide, using the same technique as with the white vinegar.

"Hydrogen peroxide penetrates really deeply so effectively this is killing anything missed with the white vinegar" she detailed. She reiterated the importance of not mixing products together at the same time.

Bea mentioned that after leaving it overnight, the situation will look "better", but not "brand spanking new", which leads to step three.

The third step involves a "bleach-based mould spray" because it "lightens and brightens" the affected area. She addressed the "misinformation" surrounding bleach, clarifying that while bleach does kill mould, it doesn't reach the "root" hence why it's the third step in her method.

Finally, she advised that you can sand down any painted areas that are peeling or cracking before applying a damp seal, primer coat, and anti-mould paint.