With spring in full bloom and sunnier days ahead, many Brits will be spending more time in their gardens.
Heading to the shed to remove your outdoor furniture is an annual task that often results in disappointment as it becomes a bit run down after being neglected all winter.
A woman who was dealing with this very problem decided to seek advice from fans of Sophie Hinchcliffe, or as she is better known to her millions of followers, Mrs. Hinch.
Joy Milton took to the popular Facebook group ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’, which has over 410,000 members, hoping someone could suggest a quick fix for her furniture.
She wrote: ‘Black mold stains on garden chair cushion cover. It cannot be removed and has a yellow sponge inside.
Entering the garage to remove outdoor furniture is an annual task that often results in disappointment, as if neglected during the winter it can leave it looking deteriorated (file image)
‘The label says it cannot be washed in the machine. Should I take the risk?
While several cleaning fanatics took to the comments offering different solutions, there was one that stood out as the most popular: mold and mildew spray.
The Astonish Mold & Mildew Blaster is one of Mrs Hinch’s fan favorites, plus it has stellar ratings and reviews online.
One commenter insisted: “Spray with mold and mildew remover; it should go away.” It was mine and I put it back on while it was wet.
“My mom’s can’t be removed and she sprayed them and said they were fine, good luck!”
Joy responded, “I might try the spray and maybe sponge them off to rinse them.” Thank you!’
In another post, a different user asked the same question after facing the annoying summer issue.
Jeremiah Butler wrote: ‘How can I remove mold from my garden furniture? The covers are cream colored and are waterproof, but it has been very wet.
The acclaimed 750ml product costs just £1.50 at retailers including Poundland, Sainsburys and Iceland.
‘I’ve tried soaking it in varnish, I’ve tried mold and mildew spray, but unfortunately it’s still there. Any help would be appreciated, thank you.’
Coming to the rescue, group members joked, “Spray the mold and mildew spray with a soft scrub brush” and “Repeat the mold and mildew spray.” Saturate the material well.’
A third advised: ‘I also have cream waterproof cushions and Astonish Mold and Mildew worked on mine. I sprayed it on a saucer, dipped a cotton swab into the liquid, and then applied it to the mold stains.
The popular 750ml product costs just £1.50 at retailers including Poundland, Sainsburys and Iceland.
The product description says: ‘The UK’s number one mold and mildew remover! Our Mold and Mildew removes tough stains and effectively removes mold and mildew stains in minutes.
‘For a long-lasting cleaning solution, use it regularly to help prevent the return of mold.
‘Ideal for use on walls, PVC window frames, glass, plastic shower curtains, bathroom tiles, grout, silicone sealant, concrete, sinks and drains.’
And it’s not the first helpful tip to come from the cleaning legend’s Facebook group: previously, a desperate mother reached out to members asking for help about sludge building up in and around her washing machine.
It was proving difficult to remove as it became dirty over time.
The mother asked social network users for help and asked: ‘Help.’ I have neglected our washing machine since becoming a mother and now it has a buildup of black gunk on the seal that I can’t seem to clean. Any suggestions please? Thank you.’
Fortunately, professional cleaning fans were quick to offer helpful, proven tips, and several people suggested the same product to do the trick.
The only item that stood out was once again the Astonish Mold and Mildew Spray.
Several people on Facebook commented that they had used the spray to not only get rid of dirt, but also to make their washing machine shine again.
One fan of Mrs Hinch wrote on the social media site: ‘Astonish Mold and Mildew spray. If you use this, you will see the mold clean up immediately.’
Someone else agreed, writing: ‘This is really good.
‘I recently used it in the detergent drawer and where the water comes out. “It is a turning point to eliminate the accumulation of black.”