Black mould could be seriously dangerous as it can cause respiratory illnesses, - and can sometimes be fatal.
This is why if you notice it in your home, you shouldn't just hope it goes away on its own - you must certainly take action to banish it.
Of course, black mould occurs due to increased humidity levels within the , and poor ventilation tends to be the most common cause of this issue.
There are steps you can take to improve ventilation, such as opening windows and using a dehumidifier, but depending on the property, these may need to be done constantly - which can feel demotivating.
According to cleaning whizz Ann Russell on , there's a way you should be cleaning the black mould, as she responded to one stressed mum who had black mould in her son's room.
The mum wrote: "Hi Ann, I have found black mould in my son's bedroom and I've been told not to use bleach to clean it. What would you suggest to use? Thank you xx."
Ann recommended adding soap to water and using a cloth to banish the mould. "Hot soapy water and a cloth," she said.
"Wash the wall thoroughly with hot soapy water, with a [dish] detergent, and leave it to dry," Ann recommended.
She then also said having a dehumidifier was "the way to go" to try and get rid of any excess moisture in the air.
She claimed some blow out "warm air" so you can also "turn the heating down in that room to compensate for the electric".
She also shared you could "rearrange the room so the air flow is better" so it's less likely black mould is going to be an issue.
"It depends where the mould is," she continued.
Ann then said "bleach does kill mould [...] but obviously bleach will bleach things it touches if you overspray the wall". So if you've got a coloured wallpaper for example, it may not be the best idea to use.
She also said it's a good idea to dilute it before using if that's your chosen method.
In the comments, the mum asked whether it was worth wearing a mask, and Ann said you "may as well".
Another woman penned: "I would. I'm not sure what kind of mould you have but they're all not fun for your lungs and can sometimes cause more serious issues."
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