Bunnings Warehouse says mould killer is in high demand as wet weather continues

A rapidly selling product has been dubbed “the new toilet paper panic buy challenge” as Bunnings stores struggle to keep up.

Shoppers are stocking up on mould killer at Bunnings Warehouse as wet weather continues throughout NSW and Queensland.

The demand has been noticed by several Aussies, with an image of several products sold out at various stores doing the rounds on social media.

One user joked that it had become the “the new toilet paper panic buy challenge”.

“After all this rain everyone will be after that midgie and mosquito killing spray again but I bought one in advance last week since it all went out of stock like in Feb,” wrote one Reddit user.

“What‘s really killing me is I can’t get those wardrobe moisture crystals anywhere. I keep getting told ’sorry we just sold the last of the pallet’,” wrote another.

One user joked that it had become the ‘the new toilet paper panic buy challenge’.

Stores are currently experiencing strong demand for mould removal products in Queensland and New South Wales.

The use of bleach may not be effective in killing mould on porous surfaces.

Bunnings‘ Category Manager of Painting and Cleaning Sharyn Pertzela said mould killers, while in high demand, were not in low supply on the back end.

“We are currently experiencing strong demand for mould removal products in Queensland and New South Wales, but we have good overall stock availability across our store network,” Ms Pertzela said via Yahoo News.

“There may be times when some stores are temporarily low or out of stock on a particular item or brand but we are working closely with our suppliers to replenish as quickly as possible, and we generally have alternative product options available for customers.”

Queensland Health says bleach isn’t an adequate mould killer. Vinegar and many other household cleaners are able to clear most mild moulds.

“Household cleaning agents or detergents can do an effective job if used correctly, as can white fermented vinegar cleaning solution,” a statement on the Queensland Health website read.

“The use of bleach may not be effective in killing mould on porous surfaces. However, bleach will help to minimise other disease-causing organisms that may be present because of contaminated floodwaters.”