Bathroom
mold is a pesky and unfortunately comm on problem in American households.
Despite all of your efforts to clean and keep everything nice, mold has still probably
crept into your home at one point or another. Once you discover mold, it’s
important to get rid of it as soon as possible, but fear not! There are plenty
of simple ways on how to clean bathroom mold and prevent it from coming back.
Getting Rid of Bathroom Mold
Wash
bathroom with mold-killing products
Once you discover
the problem, it’s best to begin cleaning bathroom and shower mold as quickly as
possible. Mold is resistant to soap, but household products like bleach,
vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean mold from shower and get rid
of the problem. Just make sure you don’t mix the products together, as doing so
can become toxic. Also, don’t forget to wear gloves, protective eyewear, a
facemask and use the correct sponges and brushes.
Reapply
Grout
Grout is
one of the most easily effected areas, so if you have portions of your wall
that just won’t seem to get clean despite all of your efforts, the best thing
to do is to remove it completely and reapply new sealant. In the end, you’ll
have a cleaner and nicer looking bathroom!
Prevent Mold
Keep your
bathroom fan on during and after showers
The most common
cause of mold is lingering moisture due to lack of ventilation, so make sure to
keep your fan on both during and after your showers. Most professionals
recommend waiting at least 30 minutes before you turn off your fan to make sure
that all of the floating moisture has been eliminated. If you don’t have a fan,
we suggest either installing one or opening your window.
Dry wet surfaces
of bathroom
Although
drying off your bathroom may seem like a lot of work, it takes substantially
less effort than treating it for mold would. This step is especially important
if you have a tiled shower, because mold can easily seep into the grout. Simply
towel down your shower and any area that was dampened after you’re done using
it. You can buy products like squeegees or sponges to help make the process
faster.
Keep
items dry or out of the shower
Items
like shampoo bottles and loofahs are necessary for the shower but should not be
left with water. You can either make sure to dry off your products after using
them or opt for buying a shelf to hang everything in. This will keep your bathtub
and shower clear from mold and ventilate your products so it’s harder for mold
to grow. We recommend using our polished
chrome wire basket.
Mold can
be dangerous to you and your family, so make sure you’re handling these
situations as quickly and thoroughly as possible. By using these steps, you can
easily transform your bathroom back to its natural, amazing looking state! And
when you’re done, browse the Bathroom Place and treat yourself by adding a nice
new piece of furniture!
