Expert's simple £10 tip to get rid of mould and damp in your bathroom

By Grace Piercy, News Reporter

The expert recommended keeping plants (Image: Getty)

Homes experts have revealed an easy £10 tip that can bring a mouldy and damp bathroom back to life.

Adding plants to your bathroom can serve a handy purpose, according to the experts at Ideal Home. The site put together a list of the best ways to battle damp and mould.

Plants such as spider plants, peace lilies, and Boston ferns act as natural dehumidifiers, absorbing moisture and purifying the air. 

If you have a mould problem, English Ivy is effective as its dense foliage absorbs mould spores. There are plants available for just £10 online and in garden centres.

A windowless room would mean you'd either have to circulate the plants around the house to get enough light or ensure they are getting natural light from another source.

A simple trick only need cost you £10. (Image: Getty)

Adding an extractor fan is a surefire way to create airflow in rooms with and without windows, particularly in winter when the room isn't aired as often.

Rachel Jones, bathroom design expert at HomeHow.co.uk said: “Make sure to select one with a suitable airflow rate. The manufacturer’s guidelines will provide the recommended rate based on the size of your bathroom. 

“You must make sure the fan is correctly installed and vented outside. Avoid venting into lofts as this could lead to moisture buildup,” she continued.

A dehumidifier helps combat excess humidity by extracting moisture from the air and turning it into water. The water is then stored in a tank that can be emptied. If you have a large bathroom or a big family, a bigger dehumidifier will mean you won't have to empty it as often.

If you don't have a huge humidity problem, a moisture absorber could be a quick fix. Cheap options are available in high-street stores.

Moisture absorbers are often disposable and contain beads which draw moisture from the air. They work well placed on a window ledge or near a sink as an extra precaution. 

Leaning into basic methods for ventilation are also an easy solution. Propping a door open after a shower, or even while showering if privacy isn’t a concern, will keep the room aired out.

“Leaving the bathroom door slightly open can be one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve ventilation. This allows the air to escape and circulate more freely, helping to reduce humidity and improve airflow,”' adds Jorge Hernandez, head of product design at Crosswater.