If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok, you know the platform has a solution for everything. From cooking pasta in a kettle to fixing your life with a roll of duct tape, it’s a wonder we survived the pre-TikTok era at all. Recently, mould hacks have gone viral; vinegar in a spray bottle, bleach concoctions, even lemon juice squeezed dramatically on bathroom tiles.
The promise? A quick fix for that suspicious patch on your walls. The reality? Well, let’s just say your chips might appreciate the vinegar more than your ceiling does. That’s why we decided to test one of these viral mould hacks for ourselves and compare it to something a little more, shall we say, grown-up.
And because this is the UK (where damp seems to be a national pastime), we went looking for the best mould spray for walls UK homeowners can actually rely on.
The TikTok Hack Test: What Everyone’s Trying
TikTok makes mould removal look like the easiest weekend project ever. Just grab whatever’s in your kitchen cupboard and voilà, no more mould. The most popular hacks usually fall into three categories:
- Vinegar spray: Cheap, cheerful, and smells like you’ve just deep-cleaned a chip shop.
- Bleach solution: Harsh enough to make your bathroom smell like a swimming pool.
- Lemon juice: For when you want your walls to smell citrusy… while still being speckled with mould.
It’s easy to see why these DIY methods go viral: they’re accessible, cost next to nothing, and people love a “before and after” transformation video. But just because it looks good in a 30-second clip doesn’t mean it’s going to hold up in the long run.
Think of it like your nan’s “secret cure” for everything, it might work for a minute, but don’t bet your walls on it.
Reality Check: What Actually Happens
So, did the TikTok tricks hold up? In short: not really.
The vinegar hack? Sure, it made the wall look a bit cleaner for a hot minute, but the smell lingered longer than the results. The bleach method? Effective at whitening the stains, but the mould crept back faster than a bad sequel nobody asked for. And the lemon juice? Let’s just say the wall smelled like a fruit bowl while the mould smugly stayed put.
The truth is, these DIY fixes are like sticking a plaster on a leaky pipe. They can make things look better briefly, but the mould spores are still hanging around waiting for their big comeback. Before-and-after TikTok clips might show a sparkling wall, but give it a few weeks and you’re starring in “Mould: The Return.”
Enter Polar’s Anti-Mould Spray
Here’s where TikTok meets reality. While vinegar and bleach might give you a temporary “clean wall moment,” they don’t stop mould from coming back to the party. That’s where Polar’s Anti-Mould Spray steps in, but let’s clear something up right away: it’s not a remover.
Think of it less like a magic eraser and more like a reliable bouncer. The surface has to be clean and dry first, no short-cuts, but once it’s applied, this paint-based coating creates a strong barrier. It covers stubborn stains and helps protect your walls from mould sneaking back in for up to five years.
So, instead of endlessly scrubbing, spraying, and sniffing vinegar fumes, you’ve got a long-term solution that keeps your walls looking fresh and your home feeling healthier.
Why Anti Mould Spray Works Long Term
The main difference between TikTok hacks and Polar Coatings is simple: one is a quick trick, the other is a proper fix. Vinegar and bleach can fade stains for a little while, but they don’t stop mould from creeping back through.
With Polar’s Anti-Mould Spray, you get up to five years of mould protection, creating a lasting shield against recurring growth. For added durability, Polar’s Anti-Mould Paint provides a base coat that blocks mould from penetrating the surface again, keeping your walls clean and fresh for the long haul.
And if your walls are already suffering from damp stains, there’s also Polar’s Damp & Stain Block Paint, which acts as a protective barrier and prevents stains bleeding back through your fresh finish.
Both products are designed with real homes in mind. No gimmicks. No short-term TikTok miracles. Just proper protection that keeps your walls looking fresher for longer.
Instead of spending weekends re-scrubbing walls, you get the peace of mind that comes with a long-term solution. And honestly, wouldn’t you rather save your elbow grease for opening snacks instead?
Extra Layer of Confidence: Trusted Methods Backed by Experts
Now, you don’t have to just take our word for it. Professionals agree that mould prevention isn’t about flashy quick fixes, it’s about proper preparation, treatment, and long-term protection. That’s why the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK stresses the importance of tackling damp and mould at the source, not just wiping away the visible spots.
Pairing this kind of expert advice with Polar’s protective paints means you’re not only covering the problem, you’re keeping it from coming back. It’s like putting a sturdy lock on your front door instead of just pulling the curtains shut and hoping for the best.
Wrapping Up
So here’s the takeaway: TikTok mould hacks might earn you a flashy 30-second “before and after,” but they won’t keep mould away for long. Vinegar, bleach, and lemons are fine for salad dressings, swimming pools, and cocktails, not so much for your walls.
Polar’s Anti-Mould Paint, on the other hand, is the grown-up answer. It doesn’t pretend to scrub mould away, it gives you a reliable base coat that covers stains and helps protect your walls for years. Less scrubbing, less sniffing vinegar fumes, and more peace of mind.
Think of it like this: you can keep starring in “Mould: The Never-Ending Trilogy,” or you can apply a protective paint that shuts down the sequels before they even start. Your choice.
And if you’d rather spend your weekends watching TikTok dog videos than wrestling with a sponge, you already know which option is the smarter one.
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Don’t wait for mould to spread, protect your walls today with Polar Anti-Mould solutions.
