Stop using bleach to clean shower grout - a simple method removes stains in 5 minutes

No matter how clean you try to keep the , it's not an easy task. The warm, humid environment means it's a breeding ground for , especially around the or bath area.

This mould can start to appear in between your tiles, along with other dirt and grime that's tricky to remove. Stained grout can make your whole bathroom look much more dirty than it actually is but fear not, there's an easy solution. Bleach is a common tool for whitening grout, but according to one , there's a simple DIY mixture you can make that does the job just as well.

Although bleach is a powerful cleaning tool, especially when it comes to the bathroom, it can be pretty harsh - and can even pose health risks if too much is inhaled.

But according to , a cleaning epxert with more than 2.9 million followers on TikTok, you can make your own grout cleaning concoction at home with just three ingredients. And even better, it gets to work in five minutes.

It couldn't be easier to make. All you need to do is mix one cup of baking soda, half a cup of hydrogen peroxide and one tablespoon of washing up liquid in a bowl, giving it a good stir until you form a paste.

Then, apply it liberally to your stained grout - whether that's in the shower, on the floor or around the taps in the sink - and grab a brush to scrub it with. An old toothbrush will suffice if you don't have a proper grout brush.

Use it to evenly scrub the cleaning paste into the grout, paying close attention to any badly stained areas. The hydrogen peroxide interacts with the baking soda to create a fizzing effect that is excellent at getting rid of stains and naturally whitening your grout.

Keep doing this for around five minutes, before giving the areas a wipe down with a cloth to remove any excess paste.

Carolina then shared a before and after of her tiles, and they looked noticeably cleaner and brighter after using her DIY concoction. So before you reach for the bleach to tackle this job, it could be worth giving this handy trick a go.