Bathroom Mold

Would you agree that a clean and sparkling bathroom is something to behold?  Most people would like to have a bathroom that is clean all the time.  However, with the busy lives we lead, we often find our bathrooms in a state of disarray and sometimes we even find bathroom mold has taken up residence when we weren’t looking.  Despite the lack of time we have seem to have these days, it is possible to have a beautifully clean and mold-free bathroom by following just a few steps throughout the week.

Keep only the toiletries and beauty items that you truly use on a daily or weekly basis.  If possible, keep your counters as free as possible of items that may collect water underneath, such as tumblers, soap dishes, or toothbrush holders.  It’s a good idea to have a roll of paper towels handy for quick clean ups throughout the day.

Airflow is critical when it comes to controlling mold in a bathroom.  Anytime a bath or shower is being taken, be sure to turn on the fan in the bathroom.  This will draw out excess moisture, keeping the bathroom a bit drier and less likely to develop a mold problem.  Following a shower, it is a good idea to squeegee the walls down to remove excess water from the tile or shower enclosure.

Before deep-cleaning your bathroom, remove all the products, the trash can, rugs, and miscellaneous items.  This way, you can clearly see all the cracks and crevices at a glance.  Does the caulking appear loose in the shower?  Make sure to take the time to replace loose or missing caulk around the edges of the tub and shower.  This keeps moisture from hiding in unseen crevices and keeps mold from producing in those unseen places too.  Before placing the toiletries and other items back into your clean bathroom, wipe each of them completely to eliminate additional moisture and possibly the beginnings of mold.

It is possible that your slow-to-drain shower, tub, or sink drain is a breeding place for bathroom mold.  Standing water, or water that sits for a longer period of time before draining, is more likely to promote mold growth.  Make sure to keep drains running smoothly by using a bleach and water solution or a product specifically formulated to attack blockages.  If all else fails, contact your local plumber to come and snake out the drain.

Bathroom floors are best cleaned with a mold-inhibiting product such as bleach water solution or vinegar and water, depending on the type of flooring you have in your bathroom.  Use a sponge to wipe down the floor once a week along with regular cleaning.

Plastic shower curtain liners are another breeding ground for mold, especially along the bottom edge.  Consider investing in a fabric shower curtain liner that can be removed and thrown into the washing machine periodically.  In between washings, spray the liner with a product that will inhibit mold growth.

There are specific types of paint on the market today that are designed to help inhibit mold growth in areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms.  Consider painting your bathroom with one of these paints in addition to cleaning and disinfecting on a consistent basis.

Bathroom mold can be a health hazard if left unchecked.  Simply by deep cleaning your bathroom once a week and daily wiping down the shower and counter areas, mold won’t have a chance to grow, let alone stay, in your bathroom.