We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

    13 Handy Products You'll Need When La Nina Wreaks Havoc Again

    Mould and mildew, be gone!

    Mariela Summerhays
    by Mariela Summerhays

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    1. This no scrub gel stain remover, which will destroy all your mould and mildew problems (without destroying your back).

    Amazon Australia

    Apply this gel from its convenient squeezable tube onto tiles, grout, sealant, sinks — anywhere moisture and mould live  — leave for five to six hours, then rinse off. And voila! Black spots are gone without the least bit of scrubbing from you

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $21.99

    2. This wildly popular, no-fuss moisture-absorber, which attracts and traps an impressive amount of excess moisture, mould and mildew.

    DampRid

    Pop these crystals into the corner of your bathroom, laundry, storage spaces, wherever, and they will dissolve as they attract and trap excess moisture. Impossibly simple to use, you can just ditch the dissolved crystals into toilet once done!

    Promising review: "Just got it today and it has been less than 12 hours since I put this in my room and the condensation on my window is absolutely gone. We had a mould problem and our sill was usually flooded with water from the droplets but I cannot believe it. For such a small product is crazy how effective and hassle free placing an absorber in your room is."

    —Jana Bernardo   

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $15.75

    3. And for smaller spaces, this hanging bag version, which will ensure your clothes are protected from mould, mildew and musty odours.

    Effective for up to 60 days, depending on temperature and humidity, these bags are the perfect purchase during rainy seasons. Simply hang in your closet and let the crystals do their thing (when all moisture and odours have been sucked in, you can dispose of the dissolved crystals in the bin).

    Promising review: "Works amazing! I hang mine on window and it absorbs all the condensation and stops mildew or mould forming in winter."

    —Mikaela

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $8.96

    4. This deep clean brush set, which is designed to clean deep every possible nook and cranny in your bathroom.

    Amazon Australia

    A large brush for scrubbing shower door tracks, a small brush for fixtures, a wiper blade from drains and crevices...mould doesn't stand a chance. Reviewers report loving how comfortable they are to hold, how well made they are, and how they "absolutely clean the nooks and crannies that other tools don't get to."

    Buy the two-pack from Amazon Australia for $8.99

    5. Or this battery-operated scrubber, which delivers an obscene 60 scrubs each second.

    Amazon Australia

    With three different brush attachments, this handy tool is suitable for all sorts of hard-to-reach spaces, wherever mould and mildew builds up. With six volts of power delivered, trust you'll get the job done much faster than if you were working away manually (and yes, batteries are included!).

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $24.35

    6. This external mould remover, which eliminates the problem before it seeps from the outside in, and destroys your home.

    Just attach your standard garden hose to the applicator nozzle, and reach up to eight metres with this combination of biodegradable fungicides (no need to source a heavy duty ladder to get to hard-to-reach places!). Mould, moss, lichen and algae is targeted and is slowly broken down, without damaging surfaces.

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $104.90

    7. Or this one for indoors, which makes spraying the corners of your mould-ridden rooms a breeze.

    Amazon Australia

    This super effective formula kills mould and mildew without bleach (and doesn't release any harmful toxins into the air!). A built-in extendable nozzle allows for the easiest of applications, no scrubbing required.

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $59

    8. This portable mini-humidifier, which will also calm or energise depending on aroma and coloured lights chosen.

    Amazon Australia

    This highly-rated humidifier/diffuser may be little, but it still packs a punch. With a stronger and thicker misting function than the competition (but still 20-plus hours running time without having to refill water!), its perfect for creating a therapeutic atmosphere with lights and essential oils when not using the humidifier function.

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $42.99

    9. Or this air-purifier, with literally thousands of five-star ratings due its ability to purify air by five times, every hour its in the room.

    Amazon Australia

    Fitted with four fan speeds and a three-in-one true HEPA filtration system (for the ultimate air-cleansing!), in addition to minimising the occurrence of mould, this powerful unit can capture airborne contaminants as small as 0.3 microns, such as pet hair, pet dander, allergens, dust and pollen.

    Promising review: "I have bought three, they're so good. With the latest mould outbreak, this saved my son's health. His bedroom has a mould outbreak and smelled of bad mould. Removing the mould didn't help. But within hours of this running in his bedroom, the smell was gone!! It's brilliant."

     —Mrs. S Wheatley  

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $165.99

    10. This TikTok-famous The Pink Stuff, which fanatics claim is good for cleaning everything.

    Amazon Australia

    Gentle on surfaces but tough on stains, this stuff has been tested on ceramic tiles, glass, paintwork to remove mildew stains; but also barbeques, ovens and other hard-to-remove grease areas. Just an all-round great cream cleaner that should sit under every sink in the house.

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $9.95

    11. This air purifying bag, which will not only absorb excess moisture, but odours too.

    Amazon Australia

    Filled with natural moso bamboo charcoal, these tiny bags are safe, simple and effective to use around the house where extra moisture might lurk. Chuck one in the bathroom, another in the laundry, another in the shoe closet — and don't worry about needing to constantly replace them, as each are effective for up to two years!

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $12.99

    12. These lavender-scented cedar balls, which will protect the smallest spaces in your home from moths, mildew and mustiness.

    Amazon Australia

    These 100% natural red cedar wood balls have been infused with the scent of lavender, and will naturally repel moths, mildew and mustiness (while also enhancing the freshness of your socks and underwear!). Each pack comes with 24 balls, and last six to 12 months, so the price point is basically a steal.

    Buy a pack of 24 from Amazon Australia for $8.96

    13. And lastly, this car essential oil diffuser and humidifier, which is ideal for calming that road rage you really should work on.

    Amazon Australia

    Whisper-quiet, you needn't worry about this brilliant addition to your car breaking your concentration when driving. Both an essential oil and humidifier, consider adding a drop of eucalyptus oil to the water tank to kill bacteria and allergens in the air.

    Buy it from Amazon Australia for $25.99

    You, now that mould is a thing of the past:

    NBC