I just moved to a very Humid area. The bathroom smelled muggy, and got worse. It was mold! I bleached everything back to white, It was black from mold, I striped all the cauking from the shower and replaced it.
I think I killed all that was growing. I don't want the mold to come back, any good tricks?
The humidity is only going to get worse in the next few months.
2007-03-31 00:01:35 · 10 answers · asked by mjoon 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Put some damp rid in the bathroom. It sucks up the moisture in the air and keeps it dryer. You can also use a dehumidifier as well.
Also clean the bathroom with clorox clean up or clorox bleach at least once a week. That will keep down on the mold a lot.
2007-03-31 02:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Fashionisto Billy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it, remove the drywall in the bathroom and have it replaced(including the ceiling). When mold grows, it spreads, and there's a very good chance that the mold is still growing on the other side of the drywall.
After the drywall is replaced, be sure to use bathroom paint. Also, consider how effective your bathroom fan is at removing the moisture from the bathroom. Hold up a piece of paper to the fan when it is on. It should immediately cling to the fan cover. If it does not, then the airflow is not proper enough to remove all of the moisture in the air. Replacing the fan can be a very cheap option, even if you cant afford to replace the drywall.
2007-03-31 07:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by myksha2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humidity causes mold to grow. You need an exhaust fan in the bathroom. (most codes require one in new homes) Wipe down the tub/shower area after using. Run the fan for at least 1/2 hour after using the tub/shower.
2007-03-31 07:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use some Tilex to spray around near the toilet since I have that problem too with mold developing due to germs or humidity changes.
2007-03-31 08:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paint your bathroom and add a mildewcide to your paint this will stop the mold and mildew from returning. Good Luck !
2007-03-31 08:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use a spray bottle of half water half bleach and spray it on the areas everyday. No problems yet.
2007-04-01 18:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have the room vented, or do you have water leak in the walls. have someone check it out for you
2007-03-31 07:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by granny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use "KILLS" on the walls or buy paint with an additive in it for moist rooms, If you regrout , seal it .
2007-03-31 07:07:40 · answer #8 · answered by ridder 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean on a regular basis
2007-03-31 07:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by uridiot 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Purchase and use a dehumidifier.
2007-03-31 07:07:22 · answer #10 · answered by sparbles 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋