Did you know that you can remove mould without bleach? Even better, you can make it at home with a few essential oils you most likely already have.
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Don’t reach for the bleach next time you see mould. Instead use clove oil – which has antiseptic properties – to make a safe cleaner that kills the mould spores.
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Gather your supplies
- White vinegar
- Distilled water
- Glass spray bottle
- Tea tree essential oil
- Clove essential oil
You’ll also need
- Measuring cups
- Glass jug
- Label
- Microfibre cloth or paper towel
Here’s how
Step 1
Measure 1/3 cup each of white vinegar and distilled water and pour into a glass jug.
Step 2
Carefully pour the vinegar mixture into glass spray bottle.
Step 3
Add 4 drops of tea tree essential oil to the bottle.
Step 4
Add 10 drops of clove essential oil to the bottle.
Step 5
Replace trigger top and attach a label with the words ‘mould remover’ to bottle.
Step 6
Shake well before use. Spray mould remover directly onto affected areas, then leave to dry for at least an hour.
Step 7
Spray again and gently wipe with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove mould. Rinse and wipe dry. Repeat if needed.
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