How to Eliminate Mold From a Shower Pan

Mold thrives in a dark, wet environment, which is an apt description of a shower stall with the lights out. The shower pan is particularly susceptible to mold, because the pan is where water collects and sits. Cleaning and unclogging the drain is a good preventive measure, but once the fungus gains a toehold on your shower pan, stronger steps are necessary.

Things You'll Need

• Teakettle
• Rubber drain stopper
• Bleach
• Nylon-bristle brush
• Daily shower-cleaner in a spray bottle
• Old towels

Instructions

1. Boil water in a teakettle.

2. Pour the boiling water directly on the mold, to kill it and loosen the fungus. Repeat several times, to eliminate persistent mold and to wash away as much of the fungus as possible, before scrubbing.

3. Cover the drain with a rubber stopper.

4. Pour bleach into the shower pan and allow to sit for 15 minutes.

5. Drain some of the bleach, if necessary, to prevent splashing.

6. Scrub the shower pan with a nylon-bristle brush and bleach, to remove mold stains and smell.

7. Rinse the shower pan by running the shower for a moment, to wash away the bleach.

8. Dry the shower pan with old towels.

9. Spray a liberal coating of daily shower-cleaner on the shower pan and walls to prevent mold and mildew buildup. Use the product after each shower, between regular cleanings.

References

• Mold and mildew removal from shower stalls
• Bathroom mold treatments