Mould is a common issue in many homes, particularly in the bathroom. Many people reach for a cheap bottle of bleach to combat it, but while it may seem effective, it's actually not.

Craig Phillips, from Bathroom Mountain, explained that although bleach can remove mould from non-porous surfaces, it's ineffective on porous materials like grout and caulking, which are commonplace in most showers.

He stated: "Bleach is only a temporary fix. It might seem like it's gone, but in reality, it just pushes the mould deeper into the material. Before long, it comes back even worse than before."

Instead, Craig recommends swapping bleach for three per cent hydrogen peroxide, which you can purchase for under £5 at most chemists or online, according to the Express.

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