How to Kill Mold in a Bathroom Ceiling
The wet, enclosed environment of a typical bathroom is a prime environment for mold spores to grow. A bathroom ceiling, where water droplets typically condense, is a common area where mold is noticed. Mold is not only unsightly and gross, but it can also create a musty odor and poses a health risk. Kill mold growing on your bathroom ceiling immediately to reduce health problems and restore your ceiling's look. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Protective gear
- Disinfectant spray
- Household bleach
- Gallon-sized plastic bucket
- Plastic spray bottle
- Dish soap
- Rags
- Dehumidifier appliance
Instructions
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Put on protective gear. Applying mold-killing cleaner solution on a bathroom ceiling increases the risk of the solution getting into your eyes or on your face. Wear protective eyeglasses to shield your eyes, and consider putting on a face mask. Gloves are also essential.
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Spray the mold spot with disinfectant spray. The active ingredient in the spray, benzalkonium chloride, kills and prevents mold growth. It also helps control the musty odor caused by mold spores. Let the sprayed solution sit on the moldy spot for 30 seconds. Wipe with a rag. Spray again if the area is not thoroughly cleaned.
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Mix your own mold-killing solution if you do not have disinfectant spray. Empty a cup of common household bleach into a plastic bucket. Add nine cups of water. Pour into a plastic spray bottle. Add a tablespoon of standard dish soap. Shake to mix thoroughly.
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Spritz the problem areas on your bathroom's ceiling. Let the solution soak on the moldy ceiling surface for 15 minutes. The bleach mixture sanitizes and kills the mold, while the soap helps cut through grease, dirt and other debris on your ceiling. Wipe away with a rag.
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Run a dehumidifier appliance in your bathroom to reduce the airborne moisture levels. Drying out the air not only prevents mold growth from recurring, but it also dries out and kills any mold cells you may have missed.
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Tips & Warnings
Killing mold growth but not fixing the underlying problem, namely moisture, will simply cause the mold to grow back. Keep your bathroom well ventilated or run a dehumidifier regularly to keep mold from returning.
Discard all rags and equipment that comes in contact with the mold. Never mix cleaning chemicals. Doing so can cause the release of toxic fumes.
