Don’t try this at home – experts have warned against using bleach to clean mould off wood

White bedroom facing the wooden windows. Next to the window is an orange accent chair.

A cleaning hack using bleach to clean mould off wood went viral recently, however experts have warned this may do more harm than good for your home.

It goes without saying we all want to get rid of mould when it crops out, especially for the good of our own homes and our health. But when mould gets into wood, it can be a little harder to remove as it embeds itself in the wood’s fibres.