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How to get rid of black mould with 'extremely effective' teaspoon trick
Tea tree oil kills mould spores naturally and safely, offering a chemical-free solution recommended by experts to protect vulnerable groups from health risks associated with damp homes.
- Cleaning experts recommend using a teaspoon of tea tree oil as an easy, do-it-yourself fix to remove black mould from homes.
- Dampness occurs when warm air meets cold surfaces and condenses into water droplets, causing black mould spores to appear on walls, ceilings, windows and clothes.
- Mould in Homes explains that tea tree oil works by destroying mould spore cell walls, causing rupture, and some experts consider it among the most effective natural fungicides.
- Respiratory effects of damp and mould can cause serious illness or death, while tenants face mental-health impacts and worry about property damage, especially among children and older adults.
- As a natural ingredient, tea tree oil offers homeowners and tenants a safer alternative to harsh chemical cleaners, with experts noting very small amounts can be highly effective.
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