Eliminating mould from your home could be as easy as buying more house plants (not that we need any further encouragement).
Cleaning expert Kerry Hale from Mira Showers told the Express: “Because the bathroom is often the most humid room in the house, mould and mildew is a common problem that many – if not all of us – have experienced at some point, mainly caused by lingering moisture, leaky taps, and damp cellulose materials.
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“There are a few simple ways that you can prevent mould from appearing though."
Kerry explained: "Purifying plants can be effective in lowering the humidity in the air, helping break down existing mould and preventing more from developing – English Ivy, Peace Lily, Boston Fern are some nice choices, and Tillandsia can be great too if you have a bright window."
B&Q is currently selling Peace Lily plants for £6 each - Peace Lily plants are purifying, and don't need much sunlight to survive - making them a great choice for bathrooms without windows.
Other plants that can help banish mould are:
English Ivy
The English Ivy, which can remove airborne mould from humid spaces, is a great choice for smaller bathrooms. It can be placed in a hanging pot or on top of a cabinet.
Boston Fern
This is a great option for humid bathrooms, as it is a plant that thrives in indirect sunlight and moist soil.
Reed Palms
Reed Palms can keep humidity at bay in the bathroom by absorbing moisture through their leaves. They can survive in low light, so they are perfect for keeping inside the home.
Tillandsia
Tillandsia is more convenient for those bathrooms with windows as they thrive in filtered sunlight and absorb moisture through their leaves. The damp-eating plants absorb moisture through their leaves, so they’re great for combatting persistent humidity problems in the home.
