I Haven't Bought Bleach Since I Started Doing THIS to My Shower, by Clever Hacks on YouTube. 8 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Mix lemon juice with coarse salt into a paste. Scrub it into the grout lines with an old toothbrush, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Open windows on a micro-vent setting for a few minutes each day. This swaps stale damp air for drier air and slows mold growth.
Fill a spray bottle with vinegar or a hydrogen peroxide and water mix. Spray affected areas, leave 10 minutes, then wipe. Never mix vinegar and peroxide in one bottle.
Pull the bathroom vent grill off and check the flaps move freely. Vacuum dust from the grill and wipe the slats with a microfiber cloth before refitting.
Spray the black spots on window frame seals with your natural spray. Wrap the seal in paper towels soaked in vinegar and leave 30 minutes before wiping.
For stubborn shower mold, soak paper towels in vinegar and press them onto the grout or silicone. Leave an hour, scrub with a toothbrush, then rinse and dry.
Unscrew the faucet aerator and drop it in a zip-top bag with vinegar. Seal the bag with a rubber band around the spout, leave 30 minutes, then rinse and refit.
Tips and common mistakes
Never mix vinegar or lemon with bleach, as the fumes are harmful.
Run the extractor fan during and after showers to cut condensation.
Replace silicone sealant that stays black after cleaning, since mold grows inside it.
Wear gloves and open a window when working with vinegar or peroxide.
Questions
Does vinegar really kill mold?
Vinegar kills many common mold types on hard surfaces like grout and tiles. It works less well on porous silicone, where mold roots deep and often returns.
How do I stop mold coming back?
Dry the shower walls with a squeegee after each use and keep the fan running for 15 minutes. Fix leaks and improve airflow to lower humidity.
Can I use lemon and salt on colored grout?
Test on a hidden patch first. Salt is abrasive and lemon is acidic, so both can dull or lighten some grout and stone surfaces.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
