By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:48 EDT, 23 May 2022 | Updated: 00:53 EDT, 23 May 2022

A TikTok video has taken the internet by storm after highlighting a non-chemical method for preventing mould from forming on walls and cupboards.

'Don't throw away the annoying silica gel packs,' the caption read. 'They can be used to make DIY moisture absorbers!'

The video has amassed more than 60,000 views and received hundreds of comments from Australians desperate to prevent dangerous mould during the heavy rain fall smashing the country in recent months.

A TikTok video has taken the internet by storm after highlighting a non-chemical method for preventing mould from forming on walls and cupboards 

The video showed a woman poking holes in a plastic jar before filling it with several silica gel packs. 

'This is such an easy way to make at-home moisture absorbers that tackle the problem before it worsens,' she said.

She added: 'And there's no need to replace them - once the air dries out they will as well.'

The moisture absorbers can be placed in cupboards, bathroom cabinets, large drawers, and anywhere with the risk of creating mould spores. 

And while there isn't a strict need for attaching a lid to the jar, it is recommended for households that have children or pets who might get into them as the gel packs are not safe to consume. 

The best way to create a DIY moisture absorber is to fill a jar with silica gel packs and poke holes in the lid before placing it in areas likely to attract mould

Hundreds have commended the easy hack and shared tips and experiences of their own.

'I've been doing this for years and it works like a charm,' one woman commented. 

She added, 'There's nothing worse than spotting new mould spores to ruin your day.' 

'Don't forget the lid,' warned one woman. 'My cat accidentally ate some of the gel packs and had to be taken to the vet.'

'I use them for my kitchen and hunting knives to reduce rust,' said another.

'They also work to expel fog frost on particularly cold morning,' shared a third. 'They're so multipurpose.'

According to a mycologist, who studies fungi for a living, using bleach and harsh chemicals is one of the worst ways to remove the toxic sludge from your home.

People started to look for more creative ways to banish mould because a popular cleaning product is being stripped from supermarket shelves by panicked Australians desperate to get rid of toxic mould from their homes and cars.

Mould Killer appear to have become a household staple following the east coast's dampest season on record.

A shocked Brisbane man shared a picture of a nearly empty shelf of the popular product online captioning it 'a sign of the times'.

But others were less surprised by the photograph which shows a handful of the spray bottles on a shelf littered with empty boxes.

'In this day and age you have to be one step ahead of the panic buyers,' one woman said.

A shocked Brisbane man shared a picture of a nearly empty shelf of the popular product online captioning it 'a sign of the times'

'After all this rain everyone will be after mosquito killing spray again but I bought one in advance last week.'

Others took the opportunity to recommend natural alternatives to Mould Killer.

'I have been using vinegar and eucalyptus oil, it is working well,' one woman said.

While another said she mixes vinegar with clove oil 'like grandma used to' and hasn't any complaints about the family mould-busting recipe.

And it appears they could be onto something because scientists have warned against using bleach as the harsh chemicals simply mask the black spores, and recommend vinegar instead. 

Professional cleaners also recommend using vinegar, eucalyptus and bi-carb soda, advise keeping the air-conditioning on at a cool temperature, and suggested using gloves and a face masks for safety while removing mould.  

Experts have recommended using a simple solution of vinegar and water to get rid of mould and warned against cleaning the black spores with bleach and harsh chemicals

According to mycologist, Heike Neumeister-Kemp, who studies fungi for a living, using bleach and harsh chemicals is one of the worst ways to remove the toxic growths from your home.  

'The fungi contain melanin and the bleach just takes the colour out, but the fungi are still there, you are just masking it,' she told the ABC.

'Six weeks later it appears to come back but it was never gone.' 

One of the most productive ways of removing thick strands of mould is with a solution of vinegar and water. 

You simply take 80 per cent vinegar and 20 per cent water and put it into three buckets. 

Dip a microfibre cloth into the first bucket and clean a patch of mould, then rinse the cloth in the second bucket.

Rinse again in the third and repeat until all the mould is cleaned off.  

Generally, if you can see or smell mould, you need to clean up and remove the mould immediately, as mould can damage surfaces it grows on. The longer it grows the more damage it can cause.

Mould only grows when there is sufficient moisture. When mould appears, the first task is to try to establish where the moisture is coming from.

Parts of a house that get wet or have poor ventilation are prone to mould growth, such as:

Avoid conditions encouraging mould growth, by using heat, insulation and ventilation. The cheapest and easiest way of reducing moisture and humidity levels is by ventilating a room by opening a door or window. Use exhaust fans where available.

One of the most productive ways of removing thick strands of mould is with a solution of vinegar and water

 You simply take 80 per cent vinegar and 20 per cent water and put it into three buckets. 

'Grab a microfibre cloth, dip it into the first bucket and clean a patch of mould,' Better Homes and Gardens wrote.

'Rinse the cloth in the second bucket and rinse again in the third. Repeat until all of the mould is cleaned off.' 

This works according to Mr Neumeister-Kemp because vinegar attacks the fungi 'mechanically'. 

This works according to Mr Neumeister-Kemp because vinegar attacks the fungi 'mechanically'.  

'So it actually, via osmosis, penetrates into the structure and explodes it, so you actually kill the fungi.'  

Big Red Carpet Cleaning in Townsville offered some tips on how to stay safe around particularly large infestations.

'Vacuum over the mould with a hepa vacuum to remove mould spores growing in the area,' they wrote on Facebook. 

'Keep your air conditioning on and set at 21-22 degrees to prevent the humidity from spreading more mould.'

For cleaning mould from carpet ABC Local Radio's cleaning expert Shannon Lush recommends two tablespoons each of bi-carb soda, white vinegar and methylated spirits, and two teaspoons each of eucalyptus and glycerine. 

Sydney-based cleaner Ricky, who runs Ricky's Cleaning Services, wanted to make it quite clear that safety around mould was the number one priority.

'You need to wear gloves and a face mask to remove it,' he told FEMAIL.

'If any room has extreme mould it's better to scrub it off instead of spraying chemicals to treat it. If it's mild mould you can spray Exit Mould onto the area and brush it away.' 

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