I live in an apartment and the ceiling fan doesn't really work too well, so I usually turn a fan on and leave the door open after I shower. But I also heard you should leave the door closed. Any ideas?
2006-11-10 05:22:07 · 9 answers · asked by TVP 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I think you are right by turning on the fan and opening the door, this would allow air to circulate and reduce humidity--mold needs moisture. You could from time to time wash the ceiling with bleachwater, which would kill off any spores that lodge there. Replace the ceiling fan with a stronger more effective model. Spray the ceiling with Lysol or some other antifungal spray after showering. What kind of paint is on the ceiling...I believe you will find that if its latex paint it makes a better surface for growing mold, maybe repaint the ceiling with an enamel.
PS--Lawyer here, your landlord is not responsible for removing mold.
2006-11-10 05:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by William E 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 14:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a product called X-14. I get it at Ace Hardware. Spray it on and the mold will be gone. Bit keep it away from all clothing, towels and such. It is a very strong bleach. And don't get the scented kind, it only works about half as well. Once the mold is gone, keep it away by following the suggestions already made!
2006-11-10 05:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't close the door; that limits the air flow. You need to circulate the air as much as possible to dry it out in there. You can also help the situation by drying the walls of your shower every time you use it, so that moisture doesn't go into the air. If you HAVE mold, you should notify your landlord immediately. They are responsible for removing it, but it should be done as quickly as possible once it is spotted.
2006-11-10 05:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the bathroom window open, and use bleach to wipe the ceiling sometimes. Ventilation keeps mold away. Mold grows in damp places.
2006-11-10 05:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Naomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to some of the comments above, I would ask the landlord to fix the ceiling fan.
2006-11-10 05:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by GP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the landlord to get the fan fixed.
2006-11-10 05:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swipe it semi dry with your towel after you shower. open the window if there is one and it's not too cold outside. basically gotta increase the ventilation. open door seems more sensible to me.
2006-11-10 09:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it clean.
2006-11-10 05:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by angelo26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋