How to Fix Bathroom Mold
Although you can't completely kill bathroom mold, there are ways to reduce mold and prevent it from coming back. If you do not get rid of bathroom mold, it will look nasty on your counter tops and tub, and worse yet, cause respiratory problems. Getting rid of bathroom mold takes few materials, and some of the materials may already be found in your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Chlorine bleach
- Laundry detergent
- Dehumidifier
- Sponge/rags
- 2 Spray bottles
- Vinegar
- Disinfecting spray
Instructions
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Remove all items from your bathroom. This includes shampoo bottles, soap cradles, hair appliances (straighteners, blow dryers, curling irons), and any other loose items. This includes any items in your vanity or medicine cabinet.
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Mix about a cup of chlorine bleach with four cups of warm water. Add one teaspoon of laundry detergent. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Open a window or run the exhaust fan to keep the room ventilated and spray your tub, sink, faucets, counters, window sills, mirrors, medicine cabinet, and all other surfaces in your bathroom. Get into hard to reach areas like corners and crevices. Allow the solution to sit on sprayed surfaces for at least 10 minutes.
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Scrub the area with the chlorine bleach solution. Do not ignore those hard to reach areas. Use a scubbing pad if needed on tough spots. Some pads may scratch porcelain surfaces however, so test a small area before using one. Allow the area to dry completely.
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Pour a mixture of half vinegar and half water into another spray bottle. Spray every surface in your bathroom. There is no need to rinse. The acidic nature of vinegar will prevent mold from growing in those spots in the future.
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Make sure that there is proper ventilation in your bathroom. Poor air circulation is another cause for mold. Use your bathroom fan and/or open your window as needed to keep mold from growing in the bathroom.
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Check your drains to make sure that they are draining properly. If your drain is draining slowly, moisture will stay in the tub for longer and create a breeding ground for mold. Check for leaks under the sink as well. Dripping sinks can cause mold to grow in hard-to-reach areas under cabinets or in the vanity.
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Reduce the number of items in your bathroom. Excessive clutter can make it less likely for you to spot mold if it begins growing again.
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Keep your lights on in your bathroom. Poor lighting or low lighting in your bathroom is another reason that mold grows.
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Inspect your bathroom periodically to check for mold. Clean it regularly to prevent mold from coming back. The vinegar solution should work well to keep mold from growing, so spray it on bathroom surfaces at least once a week.
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Tips & Warnings
After using them to clean mold, wash sponges and rags in hot water and detergent.
Wear a mask when dealing with mold spores. Mold spores can cause respiratory issues, especially if you have breathing difficulties or asthma.
If mold is not removed soon enough, it can cause damage to the structure of your home and to the fixtures.
Mold can cause health problems like congestion, watery eyes, and breathing problems.
