The bathroom, as we know, is an environment prone to various problems, including bad odors, humidity and mold. Not to mention the shower that is continually exposed to water .
A point especially exposed to mold formation is the silicone gasket of the shower cabin , which even tends to blacken.
So how to do it? In this sense, today we are going to see together some homemade and natural ingredients to get rid of mold from the shower seal and have it clean as never before!
The vinegar
The first remedy we recommend could not be vinegar , known by our grandmothers for its cleaning, stain-removing and degreasing properties, very useful in ecological home cleaning.
All you have to do is pour 3 volumes of vinegar and the rest of the water into a spray bottle and then spray the mixture thus obtained on the “black” present along the joint of your shower cabin.
At this point, let it sit for a while, then, using an old toothbrush or non-abrasive sponge, gently scrub. Finally, rinse and that’s it!
Citric acid
As an alternative to vinegar, you can also use citric acid , a natural descaler that can help you not only remove mold from the shower, but also remove limescale! We remind you, in fact, that it is used as a maintenance treatment for the dishwasher!
Then pour 150 grams of citric acid into 1 liter of water , then pour everything into a spray bottle and spray generously on the mold. Let it sit, then remove the dirt with a brush and rinse: your shower will be like new!
Lemon
After vinegar and citric acid, how could we not miss the beloved lemon , the citrus fruit with multiple properties? As if that weren’t enough, it is also capable of infusing an intoxicating aroma into your bathroom!
Next, extract the juice of 1 lemon and pour it onto a cloth or cotton ball. Then place the swab or soaked cloth along the entire joint or in the points where the black stain is present and let it act for approximately 1 hour. Finally, rinse with water and wipe with a sponge to remove the last residue – mold will be just a bad memory!
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
Another remedy for treating stubborn mold that just won’t go away is to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, which, while not exactly green, takes an eco-friendly approach.
Next, pour one cup of hydrogen peroxide and two tablespoons of baking soda into a spray bottle and shake it to mix the ingredients. For an even more effective effect, you can also add a few drops of tea tree oil.
Next, spray the mixture thus obtained on the shower joint , let it act for a few moments and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Finally, wipe with a dry cloth to remove residue. We also remind you that hydrogen peroxide can also be used to remove mold from walls!
Anti-mold mixture
Is the mold still not gone from the shower seal? Don’t worry because we have the solution for you: the anti-mold mixture, which combines the properties of several ingredients to create a truly super effective product! So equip yourself with:
- 400 ml of water
- 2 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide
- 1 tablespoon of fine salt
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- cotton to taste
Simply add the baking soda and salt to a pot of water, bring everything to a boil, and then add the hydrogen peroxide. At this point, wait until the mixture is warm so as not to burn yourself, then completely immerse the cotton balls or cotton pads in the solution .
Without pressing them, place them along the area where there is mold as a barrier and let them act for about an hour. Finally, move the balls and rinse: the mold in your shower will be just a bad memory!
Warnings
We remind you to test the remedies described above on non-visible corners to ensure you do not damage the shower. If you have a marble or natural stone shower, do not use vinegar, lemon and citric acid as it can corrode it.