Bunnings still has this at this price.. My previous deals from Woolworths and Bunnings got expired so thought to post this to let other know.
Selleys Rapid Mould Killer effectively eradicates mould and mildew leaving treated surfaces hygienically clean in just 2 minutes.
- Powerful formulation kills mould in just 2 minutes
- Stream trigger option helps reduce fumes
- Removes the stains you can see and kills the germs you can't see
This one takes 61 seconds
Umm the description clearly states 2 minutes… so 120 seconds.
So buy two bottles!
How is bleach compared to bleach?
Selleys 500ml Rapid Mould Killer:
40g/L Sodium Hypochlorite, 12g/L Sodium Hydroxide
30 Seconds 2L Outdoor Cleaner Concentrate:
50g/L Sodium Hypochlorite.
Seriously, Wikipedia and year 12 chemistry has failed me. Sodium Hydroxide (Oven Cleaner) can dissolve grease, oils, fats and protein-based deposits. Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) can be used to remove mold stains.
Sounds the same. Without bothering to check the exact reactions and what's happening I would be stupid to say that though. Any organic chemists in the house?
Same wiki says sodium hydroxide used to slow the breakdown of sodium hypochlorite, perhaps why this one is 2min?
It shouldn't vary that much, 30 seconds is just a brand name, not a claim.
@This Guy: no, it helps it stop breaking down in the bottle.
Choice did a study and found that by the time most of these products have spent a couple of months in a warehouse, on the shop shelf etc, most of the active ingredients in bleach based products have broken down. Assuming that you don't use the entire bottle the day you bought it, the concentration it's even less.
"A product that starts out with a concentration of about four per cent states on its packaging that by the end of its shelf life it may contain just 0.6% bleach, however experts we spoke to recommend a 10% bleach concentration for killing mould."
https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/laundry-and-cleani…
This stuff seems to work. For most mould bits it seems to get rid of the stains but there are some more stubborn mouldy bits on the bottom the shower silicon that it didn't work on, maybe it just needed more time.
It does smell very much like chlorine and when sprayed does tend to myst, which I've found irritates my nose and throat (even with the fan on) so probably not great to use around little ones I would imagine but that probably goes for most bleach/chlorine chemical cleaners if they're in a spray bottle.
I used a shower power style one before this and they're both about equal in cleaning capacity I'd reckon.
I did see someone here suggest using bleach soaked toilet paper sitting on it for 30 minutes will deal to mold in silicone.
But anytime its gotten that bad I've just removed/cleaned/resealed.
Yes and No.
All of these "Mould Killer" sprays are simply Bleaches, check the description.
Bleach does kill mould, but not all mould types, and certainly not the spores.
If you have a mould problem, first thing you need to check for water leaks and dry-out the affected area carefully. This action itself will kill moulds. Secondly use a lot of Bleach (yeah the $1 stuff) to kill the majority. Do a second time over, and dispose of the cloths properly.
Alcohol does kill moulds as well (drying agent), and I recommend doing a final wipe to remove the harsh chemical smell of the Bleach.
Some people have tested that Cloves Oil has properties that discourage Mould, but more importantly, it kills the Spores. However, it's a little pricey to buy as it comes in a small concentrated bottle.
And if you did all that but aren't seeing positive results, call in an expert or burn the house down. Once mould infects the core of something, it's really hard to treat. It's not something evil, it's nature, and we're glad it works that way to help recycle/decay organic compounds. You wouldn't wipe mould off a cardboard box, you need to throw it out though.
You really know your fungi.
Hey Kangal, if I use some micro-fibre cloths on the mould do you think I need to throw out the cloths afterwards, or just throwing them in a 90 degree wash after would be ok?
@Jawanzar: soak them in a diluted vinegar solution for a couple of days, then dry, launder and reuse
Thanks for the reply Planky :) I’m really terrible at beading silicon though, but yeah it’s probably nearly at the point where I should re-do the silicon. :/ I think the mould grew because I didn’t clean the shower enough :/ Whoops.
Once the mould has it's "roots" inside the silicone, there's no amount of cleaning that will get rid of it.
Some bleach-based cleaners (like this), just bleach the colour out of it temporarily, but it will just grow back.
I have mould in the silicone in my shower because I didn't clean often enough, the only solution is to re-do :(
It doesn’t even matter if you clean it. If water pools, you’ll get mould.
Our shower is badly tiled (thanks project home builder), so water pools in one little area. It gets mould in the silicone eventually no matter how much we clean. Once you notice a little spot there, it just spreads through the silicone.
We’ve tried peroxide, bleach, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol. It’s a losing battle.
Silicone sealant designed for bathrooms has anti-mould agents in it that last 4-5 years. So rather than going to the effort to re-tile, I just re-caulk it once the mould appears on schedule after four years or so. Then it’s good to go for a few more years.
@damion: fair enough, and as odd as it might sound it’s almost comforting to know that I’m not the only one who might not clean their bathroom often enough. How do you find redoing the caulking? I never seem to be able to get a decent finish.
@Jawanzar: I haven't actually done any bathroom caulking for a long time. I used to have great trouble getting a nice finish, but on non-bathroom jobs, I just wipe with a turps soaked rag afterwards to get it nice and smooth.
I'm not sure which types of silicone/caulk that trick works with though… If the instructions say cleanup with turps, it should work though.
@damion: fair enough, thanks for the reply. I'll give it a go, worst case I just have to do it again.
The spray is adjustable isn’t it? You just rotate the nozzle cap and changes from a stream to mist and anything inbetween
does it work on vegans?
Moulds are vegans… I haven't seen any meat eating moulds… yet.
I have
does it work on vegans?
No, nothing works on vegans.
Tricking them into drinking coffee with half-and-half does
I'm no vegan but this just furthers the unpleasant nature between both parties.
If they eat less meat, isnt it a good thing? More for us? I'm missing something here.
They're competing with our food source. My prey gets less of the good stuff to eat and the quality degrades for a meatosaur like me. Only thing carbon neutral or potentially positive are when you're dead… also the vegans spouting their self-righteous cult-ish dogma is really annoying as well, yes I'm generalising a bit.
Please read the above with a heavy dose of sarcasm juice
Is this good for mold on gyprock ceilings?
Sugar soap.
Is this more effective than spraying vinegar?
I'd say no. I read time and time again that vinegar kills mould, bleach/chlorine only whitens it so you can't see it.
However in saying that, if mould has got onto grout, vinegar will kill mould but won't whiten the grout again, so maybe need a combination of the two - start with vinegar then this or vice versa.
Then to avoid mould regrowing, regularly spray a mixture of dishwashing liquid/vinegar in a spray bottle onto all surfaces of the shower and let sit for 30 minutes.
Figured as much. I get the chlorine would be good for the white areas though, so might still get some after I spray with vinegar. Lucky Costco has cheap vinegar!
Peroxide works too on grout. Plus it doesn’t leave your shower smelling like a chip shop. You don’t even need to clean it off thoroughly, because it converts to water of its own acccord.
Who doesn't like the smell of chip shops? Are you even 'Strayan, mate?
Spray with vinegar and sprinkle bicarb soda. Leave then wash off and whoooompaaaa gone. Did work with mould on silicone but get it early
vinegar and sprinkle bicarb soda
I keep seeing this combination suggested for pretty much everything, but I've found it doesn't work.
And not sure what the point is of mixing them, one is an acid and the other is an alkaline which neutralise each other.
Looks great fizzing up but doesn't do much.
Yeah…No. This is an old wives recipe and definitely useless. It bubbles, that's why people think it works, but you're essentially cleaning with water.
Vinegar is a great cleaning agent as is bicarb. Together they just produce a bubbling mixture.
Don't get me wrong, I know they're great cleaning agents when used individually. Combined, however, is a totally different story.
@Munki: I think we're agreeing with each other. Should we just have an argument anyway, seeing as this is the internet? :)
Definitely not useless, have cleaned many things with this combination.
I have cleaned many things with water
So have I, not sure of your point.
It cleaned drains exceptionally well.
Vinegar and bicarbonate mix together to make a pH neutral substance.
Individually, they’re acid and alkali, but not when mixed.
To kill mould you need an acid or base.
Hows it compare with vinegar?
Doesn't taste as good.
Can I spray this on my Tide Pods for extra flavour?
Give it a shot and let us know
Anywhere i can buy mole killer?
Bikies
Can I use this for the ticks on my coat?
For years I've used a combination of White Vinegar and BiCarb to deodorize the various sinks in the house.Put a few heaped tablespoons of the BiCarb in first followed by two cups of Vinegar. Leave it for a while then pour in a kettle full of boiling water…
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Isn't the Aldi one cheaper than this?
This post is a welcome reminder.
Bleach much?
Cheaper at bunnings:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/glitz-2l-premium-bleach_p4470017
If you like it in a gel:
https://shop.coles.com.au/a/a-national/product/coles-smart-b…
Not a bargain.
for stubborn stains I just use some hydrochloric acid (comes in 5L containers from pool shop) That's the "secret ingredient" used by toilet cleaning pros. It's chlorine on steroids and is always potent as the container is pretty much airtight with a special kid safe cap on it. Just make sure you wear a mask/goggles/gloves when using it, highly corrosive to human skin.
But yeah, its much easier to just remove any old silicon with stains in em and reseal with fresh stuff. The new "anti mould" silicone also lasts a little longer before mould grows on it.
How is this one compare to 60 seconds mould off?