Just like any other kinds of mold, bathroom mold can make you sick. Check out how to prevent it in your bathroom!
Mold can be found both indoors and outdoors but it only becomes a problem when it starts to grow inside your home. One of the places in your home that can be a haven for mold growth is the bathroom. With a flow of constant moisture, mold can grow rapidly in your bathroom. Fortunately, there are some ways of preventing mold from growing in your bathroom. But how can you prevent this fungi growth? By following these tips.
Proper Ventilation
It is important to have proper ventilation in your home and in your bathrooms. The moisture caused by running water in your bathrooms is enough to encourage mold to grow. But when your bathroom is property ventilated, the moisture is allowed to escape from the room, leaving it dry and mold-free. Turn on your exhaust fans during and after taking your shower so the air is allowed to circulate. Exhaust fans also help to reduce steam and moisture in the air. If you do not have vents or fans in the bathroom, crack your windows and doors to allow air flow in. Fresh air will not only help disperse moisture, but it will help to dry the room more efficiently.
Shower Curtains
Mold can grow on almost any surface in your bathroom including the shower curtain. One step most people forget when getting out of the shower is closing the curtain. We all thought out mothers did this to hide the selection of old shampoo bottles, razers, and any stray hair, there is actually something to this old trick. When you stretch out your shower curtain, it actually helps it to dry and prevents mold growth.
Cleaning Helps Too
Dust is actually one of mold’s favorite food sources. But combine dust with moisture and mold is in seventh heaven. One way of discouraging mold growth is by cleaning your bathroom and the rest of your home at least once a week. Clean every surface of your bathroom thoroughly in order to prevent mold and dust from accumulating. Make sure to wash all of your towels, curtains, and rugs once a week and soak plastic shower liners in the bathtub for at least 30 minutes with water and bleach or water and an all-purpose cleaner.
When All Tips Fail
Sometimes, even these tips may fail you. Your ventilation may not work properly or you read these tips too late, whatever the cause, you may have mold already in your bathroom. If you suspect mold or smell mustiness in your bathroom, then it is time to call Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group for a mold test and remediation service. Our mold services will help to determine the extent of the mold growing in your bathroom and will remove it safely and quickly so you can have your home back. Mold can make you and your family sick, so why wait? Call Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group today!
Bathroom Mold Remediations
If you or a family member suspects the presence of black mold or any other type of mold in your home, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653).