Sophie, from Sydney, who runs What Sophie Does online, shared the home invasions in a video that has now gone viral on her social media pages. The cleaning queen started by recommending pouring boiling water on weeds to kill them as an alternative to using pesticides or poisons. Scroll down for videos Home queen Sophie, aka What Sophie Does, shares three helpful tips, including pouring water over weeds to kill them instead of using harsh chemicals “It’s great for weeds growing between pavers and on the edge of tiles,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. Sophie’s second hack was to use a razor on jumpers and hoodies piled high with pips and fluff balls. He simply runs the razor over the fabric as if shaving it and removes all the lint balls making the hoodie look like new again. Finally, Sophie suggests using a few drops of clove oil on chalk to absorb moisture and keep mold at bay. Sophie recommended simply running a razor over the jumper and hood as if shaving to remove the lint balls and pill “Place them in drawers, cupboards and wet areas. They smell great too!’ said Sophie. The home hacker’s clip garnered 1.7 million views on Instagram, with hundreds in the comments amazed by the simple tips. “Oh, I’ve never heard of clove oil for the chalk trick!” said one fan. “So simple, but big impact! Love this,” wrote another. “Boiling water; Gotta fill my kettle!” replied a third. Sophie’s clove oil and chalk trick has been tried and tested by many trying to get rid of mold, including cleaning and organizing professional Anita Birges. Anita, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, also recommended opening as many doors and windows as possible to discourage mold growth. Sophie’s clove oil and chalk trick has been tried and tested by many trying to get rid of mould, including cleaning and organizing professional Anita Birges (pictured) He shared the tip in an Instagram video and explained that opening windows and doors to encourage airflow and ventilation is the easiest way to prevent mold. “We all know I’m on a constant mission against mold,” Mom said. “But what’s the best way to keep mold at bay?” Anita was quick to answer her own question, “It’s airflow and good ventilation!” He then urged everyone to go around their house and open every possible window to get the air flowing. Anita opened the windows in her bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room and kitchen. Mum also opened the sliding doors to her garden and her front door to combat the mould. Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, recommended a simple mold prevention strategy for opening windows and doors Many were extremely receptive to Anita’s suggestion and shared personal stories. “Growing up with an Italian mother, the first thing you do in the morning is open every window,” said one woman. He added, “I wish I had as many windows as you – apartment living is tight, but I still manage to open them rain or shine.” “That’s what I’ve been saying – the easiest way to keep your home fresh and mold free.”
How to remove mold from your home:
Anita recommends cleaning the area first with a homemade solution spray and then a “prevention solution”
- To make the cleaning solution, pour equal parts isopropyl alcohol and warm water into a spray bottle
- Apply to the area and leave on for 10 minutes
- Wipe with a microfiber cloth
- Then make the mold prevention solution using 10 drops of clove oil, 10 drops of tea tree oil and 100 ml of white vinegar
- Spray the solution on surfaces and areas around the house – such as the shower, windowsills, blinds, etc. Source: Anita Birges/Instagram But others raised concerns about the seemingly “simple” strategy. “The temperatures are too cold where I live to open all the windows,” said one man battling the cold. “I would love to open my windows but I live in the Pilbara and my house would be overrun with flies,” shared another. “My next door neighbor smokes like a chimney – every time I open my windows and doors my house is filled with smoke.” However, Anita assured those who can’t keep their doors and windows open in winter, the chalk and clove oil mold prevention trick will work wonders.
