How to get rid of mould in an Australian home
Protect yourself, never dry-brush, treat the surface, dry the room, then keep circulating a mould-control oil in still air. Start with the Protection Kit if you are treating a whole damp home, or with First Light if you only need to treat a stain. Lab tested: 99.2% on direct contact.
This page is the method map. Room-by-room treatment lives on mould room by room. Why mould behaves and returns lives on how mould works.
Get the room ready
Wear a P2 or N95 mask, gloves and eye protection. Open a window if you have one. Bag porous items that are badly eaten. Do not mix cleaners, and never mix bleach with vinegar. Official cleanup advice is on health.gov.au and your state health page, including NSW Health.
Pick the method for the surface
| Surface | Start here |
|---|---|
| Painted walls and plasterboard | How to get rid of mould on walls |
| Shower grout and fittings | How to get rid of mould in the shower |
| Bathroom ceiling | Black mould on a bathroom ceiling |
| A bathroom with no window | How to stop mould in a bathroom with no window |
| Fabric and soft furnishings | How to get rid of mould on fabric |
| Wardrobe and hanging clothes | Mould in the wardrobe and on clothes |
| Timber furniture | Mould on wood furniture |
| Washing machine seal | Mould in a washing machine |
| Air conditioner | Mould in an air conditioner |
That table is a map, not a second copy of those guides. A bathroom how-to belongs on the no-window winner and the shower article, not in a long bathroom section here.
Treat the stain, then keep the room in play
First Light is the treatment for the mould you can reach. Lab tested: 99.2% on direct contact. The Protection Kit is the diffuser plus First Light, for rooms that stay still and humid. Free standard shipping on Australian orders. 60-day money-back.
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Use a natural mould treatment on the stain
First Light is a six-oil blend: clove, Litsea cubeba, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint and cedarwood. Use it on the mark, leave it to work, then wipe. Lab tested: 99.2% on direct contact. Bleach can lighten a stain and leave moisture and roots behind. That story is on why mould comes back after bleach.
Dry the room so it cannot start again
Vent, and use a dehumidifier as support, not as a cure. See do dehumidifiers stop mould and damp vs mould in Australia. The Prevention path is the mould prevention checklist.
When to call a professional or write to your agent
Stop and get help for large or hidden areas, an air conditioner you cannot safely reach, leaks under the house, or a landlord who has not fixed a known leak. Renters: take date-stamped photos and send a written request. Use the renters guide. This is not legal advice.
Stuck on a word? Look it up in the mould glossary.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to get rid of mould at home?
Suit up, treat the surface, then dry the room. A natural oil blend such as First Light is the treatment we use. Lab tested: 99.2% on direct contact. Speed without drying the room just paints over a return.
Can I use bleach to get rid of mould?
Bleach can lighten a stain on a hard, non-porous surface. It often leaves moisture and the mould able to return. Read why mould comes back after bleach, then use a treatment that stays on the surface.
When should I stop and call someone in?
Large or hidden areas, mould in an air conditioner you cannot safely reach, leaks under the house, or a landlord who has not fixed a known leak. Photograph first if you rent.
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