Consumer Agency: "Mold-Removing Bathroom Cleaners Show Performance Differences by Product"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The Korea Consumer Agency announced on the 3rd that there were differences in performance among eight bathroom cleaners tested for mold removal. Some products were found to be non-compliant with standards due to discrepancies in pH levels and content volume compared to their labels.

The products tested by the Consumer Agency included ▲Gangryeokhan Mold Remover (Blackholic) ▲Mold Extinguisher (Atosafe) ▲Sterile Mold Cleaner (Pigeon) ▲Bref Power Mold Cleaner (Henkel Home Care Korea) ▲Spray Mold Remover (Purgood) ▲Saenghwal Gongjakso Spray Mold Remover (Saenghwal Gongjakso) ▲Yuhan Clorox Mold Remover (Yuhan Yanghaeng) ▲Homestar Spray Mold Cleaner (LG Household & Health Care).

Among the eight products tested, six were able to completely eliminate mold under certain conditions. Six products also showed good cleaning performance in removing soap scum and other contaminants from bathroom bathtubs and tiles. However, none were rated as excellent.

Some products had discrepancies in the pH level and volume of the contents compared to their labels, or omitted required labeling information.

Three products?Blackholic, Atosafe, and Purgood?were labeled as mildly alkaline, but testing confirmed they were alkaline, making their labeling non-compliant with standards.

In response, Blackholic changed its pH labeling to alkaline, and Purgood improved its product to match the labeled pH.

Regarding volume, Blackholic contained less than the labeled amount, and Atosafe omitted the manufacturing date on its label.

The price per 100ml varied up to 16.7 times between products. Purgood was the cheapest at 217 KRW per 100ml, while Blackholic was the most expensive at 3,633 KRW per 100ml, showing a maximum difference of 16.7 times. All products met standards for hazardous substances, allergen labeling, and container durability.

The Consumer Agency stated, “Based on this investigation, we have recommended improvements to businesses for products that did not meet standards and plan to notify relevant authorities of these findings.”

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