Cillit Bang and HG are the two biggest brands loved for their mould-removing abilities; however, I wanted to test out which works better.
Black mould is the biggest issue we struggle with in my house, particularly in the corners of the rooms upstairs. Not only are black mould stains unsightly, but when left for a long time, they can cause serious health issues.
I’ve previously had success with using white vinegar to remove mould from my bathroom ceiling, but it does require a fair few hours to see any kind of results.
Looking for a quicker solution to get rid of the mould, I headed to the shops to find mould-specific cleaning sprays. As Cillit Bang and HG are the most popular brands for mould removal, I decided to compare those two on different areas of mould in my home.
I found that they both did the job, but one worked faster and made the chore easier to complete.
There are two rooms in the house that get really bad mould on the ceiling no matter how much the rooms are ventilated.
For the first room, I used the Cillit Bang Black Mould Spray, and for the second I used HG Mould Spray.
Before testing out the product, I made sure to open the windows to allow fresh air in, as both contain a fair amount of bleach and the smells are pretty strong.
HG Mould Spray
Retailing for £3.19 in Home Bargains, I first put the HG mould Spray to the test. To use it, all I had to do was press the nozzle at the front side and turn it 45 degrees to open it up.
As instructed, I sprayed the entire mouldy area from a three to 5cm distance. One thing I noticed straight away is that the mist ends up dispersing out far. After the first spray, I had to put on a face mask as I felt like I was breathing in the substance.
Another issue to note is that once sprayed on the ceiling and wall, the product tends to drip down, so it’s worth having a cloth on hand.
It is recommended to leave the solution to sit for 30 minutes before wiping over the mould with a clean sponge and water, but I checked in on the mould every couple of minutes.
After 10 minutes, I noticed that the mould had significantly lightened, so I decided to give it a wipe down. The mould started to vanish as soon as I wiped over the area.
I then went in with a clean wet and dry cloth and wiped down the area to remove the bleach residue.
Cilit Bang Black Mould Spray
Costing slightly less than the HG spray at £2.99, the Cilit Bang Black Mould Spray was next to test out. Similarly to the other mould remover, you have to turn the nozzle to the “on” position before you can use it.
Although the product instructs you to spray directly on the mould from 20cm away, this was impossible to do where the mould was positioned.
Plus, the solution comes out as more of a foam consistency rather than a thin sprayable liquid.
I found that the best way to apply it was straight to a cloth and dab it carefully onto the mould. After 20 seconds, I noticed that the mould was starting to disappear.
At this point, I wiped over the area, and the mould was coming off instantly. There was no need to scrub or leave it for some time.
Just like with the first application, I then went in with a clean, wet and dry cloth and wiped down the area to remove the bleach residue.
Overall, I’d recommend both mould removal sprays as they were effective. However, the Cillit Bang Black Mould Spray had the upper hand as it worked faster, was slightly cheaper and was easier to use.
