Tips for cleaning mould off micro scooter handlebar grips

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Sorry if posting on wrong board - wasn’t sure where else to put this!

As per title - any ideas what I’d be best to use to clean mould from DD’s micros scooter handlebar grips? Bit worried to use bleach incase it damages them. 🤔

I have seen on here threads that say use white vinegar

The answer to mould is always white vinegar. Dip a cloth in a bowl of warm water and white vinegar, half and half, and a few drops of dishwashing liquid if you like. Saturate the mouldy area and gently remove the mould and then wipe over with another cloth of paper towel soaked in plain water. Dry.

Thankyou. I’ve done this and it’s removed most of it - the bit that remains seems like it’s actually in the rubber if that makes sense. Will repeat again a bit later.

scrub with an old toothbrush and white vinegar maybe?

It does seem to "eat into" some surfaces. You could have another go over it with a stronger solution of vinegar - mostly vinegar, and just a dash of water. Also a paste of bicarb might help get some more of it out. But the vinegar is what kills the mould spores.

"4.2% acetic acid is effective against one type of mould, Penicillium chrysogenum. Acetic acid has a pH of 2, which is very acidic. This low pH is damaging to fabrics, therefore it is not recommended for use because it would need to be used undiluted."

cleanclothnappies.com/mould/#vinegar

Bleach kills a wide spectrum of mould, use bleach.

Bleach kills a wide spectrum of mould, use bleach.

Yeah, no.

"Bleach is commonly marketed as a solution for eliminating mold, but it only works against mold on nonporous surfaces, like tiles and sinks."

www.healthline.com/health/does-bleach-kill-mold