A Mold Smell in the Bathroom

A musty odor can mean a mold problem in your bathroom.

You could have a mold problem in your bathroom if you see small white or black flecks on the tiles or walls, or if there is a mold smell in the room.

Odor

Mold growth can be detected by a musty odor in the air. The mold smell will be strongest where the mold is growing, so you can follow your nose to find the source of the problem. Mold can hide behind wall coverings, so even though you smell the mold, you might not be able to see it, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Issues

You should not ignore a mold smell in your bathroom. Mold can cause health problems in people, including nasal congestion, eye irritation, headache and coughing. If someone in your family has allergies or asthma, he is at greater risk of experiencing health problems, according to the New York State Department of Health.

Control

You can get rid of the mold smell in your bathroom by getting rid of the mold. A solution of laundry detergent and warm water will wash away and kill mold spores, as will a mixture of bleach and water. After you have eliminated the mold, reduce the amount of moisture in your bathroom to make sure it does not return.

References

• Washington State Department of Health: Mold
• New York State Department of Health: Mold