Bathrooms can get grubby quickly, especially if you have a large household with multiple occupants all using one bathroom. Mold and mildew can be a huge problem in many homes, particularly in bathrooms and if left to worsen, it can look unsightly and cause health issues, too. Knowing the best way to prevent mold and mildew from growing in your bathroom is the best way to keep it under control or eliminate it altogether:
Install fans
Having a proper fan and ventilation system in your bathroom will greatly reduce the steam and moisture levels that can lead to the growth of mold, but you must remember to use them. Having the right size fan for your bathroom is important too, too small and it simply won’t be effective.
Regularly reseal grouting
Grouting can become unsealed over time and goes on to provide bacteria with a haven to grow Make sure that your grouting is kept clean and resealed can eliminate mold altogether. Annual resealing may be enough and cleaning it will also help your bathroom to look and smell fresher.
Use a squeegee in the shower
Provided you use a squeegee to get rid of excess water after every shower, this can work fantastically well to keep moisture away and prevent bacteria from building up there.
Wash and dry your bathroom linen regularly
Shower curtains, curtain liners, blinds and bathroom linens are some of the most significant sources of damp and mildew in bathrooms. However, wash and dry them regularly and they will stay cleaner and smell fresher for longer. You can also purchase a mold resistant shower curtain which will greatly reduce the need for cleaning and help to keep mold and mildew at bay.
Don’t ignore leaks
A leak in a pipe can be devastating to your bathroom if left untended and is one way of guaranteeing that mold and mildew will build up, and fast. Perform frequent checks of your pipes and call in the services of a plumber if there is a problem that you can’t fix yourself.
Regular cleaning of your entire bathroom will of course help to keep mold and mildew at bay, too, and problem areas such as tubs, toilets and showers should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a week. If such regular cleaning sessions don’t fit into your busy schedule, or you simply hate doing it and would rather pay someone else to get their hands dirty, then you should try using a professional cleaning company.
