The Mould Dilemma in UK Homes
For many households across the UK, the battle against black mould is a constant and frustrating struggle. Countless products promise a solution, from inexpensive kitchen staples like baking soda and vinegar to costly investments like dehumidifiers, which can set you back around £180. It can be difficult to discern which methods genuinely deliver on their promises.
Putting Mould Magic to the Test
Faced with a rapidly spreading mould problem along the silicone sealant of his bath and shower screen, journalist Steffan Rhys decided to try a product that was generating significant buzz. The culprit was Mould Magic, a gel that can only be purchased from Must Have Ideas. The product costs £12.99 for two tubes, making each application roughly £6.50.
The mould had become a priority for Steffan, as his home is occupied by four people, including two young children, and he was keen to prevent the mould from spreading to their bath toys again. His decision was influenced by a colleague's positive experience after she discovered the product in a Facebook cleaning group.
Mould Magic makes a bold claim: it penetrates surfaces to eradicate mould at the source so it cannot return. The instructions are simple: apply the transparent gel directly onto the mould on surfaces like silicone, grouting, or walls, leave it for two to three hours, and then wipe it away with a damp cloth. In Steffan's case, he left the gel on overnight to ensure the bath and shower remained unused.
The Astonishing Results
The application process took no more than two minutes. The following morning, Steffan wiped the gel away to find the mould had completely vanished. The results were astonishing, he reported. Even before wiping, there was no sign of the mould—not a single spot remained. He noted a powerful bleach-like odour during cleaning, but it dissipated quickly.
However, the product's claim of permanent prevention was put to the test. Steffan found he had to use Mould Magic a second time, as the mould eventually returned. This is a common issue in UK homes, where bathrooms are often warm, damp, and poorly ventilated, especially during colder months when windows are kept shut.
The second application still produced satisfactory results, removing the vast majority of the mould and transforming the appearance of the sealant, though a few tiny spots remained. Steffan speculated that the product may have thinned out since he first opened it months prior. Despite this, he was immensely impressed and would wholeheartedly recommend it to others battling mould.
What Other Users Are Saying
Other reviews echo this sentiment. In an article for Good Housekeeping, Jasmine Vorley was surprised to see her silicone seal and grout almost completely restored, calling the results seriously impressive, even if not perfectly matching the advertisements.
On Mumsnet, users have also praised the product. One shared that while it didn't get rid of mould forever as promised, it did remove really stubborn mould that nothing else would work on. Another user chimed in, confirming it worked well on both silicone sealant and grout.
Not every review was entirely positive, however. One sceptical user reported patchy results, stating that while it removed some mould, it turned parts of the sealant brown and they would not purchase it again.
Ultimately, for a relatively small investment of £6.50 per tube, Mould Magic presents a powerful and effective solution for tackling unsightly and persistent black mould, even if its promise of a permanent fix may be optimistic in the challenging environment of a typical British bathroom.
