Get rid of mold in a bathtub?

Question

When I moved into my apartment in one of the bathtubs a mold looking something started to show up next to the drain. I have scrubed it with bleach and anything else i thought would work only to have to repeat this process a couple weeks later? Does anyone know of anything that can help? Thank you.

Answer 1

Better ventilation to lower the humidity and keep the area dry between uses.

Otherwise, use the bleach once a week.

Answer 2

Oddly enough I just read something about cleaning bathrooms in my boyfriend's Men's Health magazine. It said to clean bathtubs use car wax. Rub it on in a circular motion and let it dry, then buff it off. I think for mold you would want to clean the mold first so it doesn't just fester under the wax but it may be worth a shot! However....mold is a living organism so maybe being smothered in wax would kill it. Either way, good luck!

Answer 3

Make certain you have proper ventilation in the room. Clean thoroughly with straight white vinegar. Spray the mold, and allow to dry before cleaning. If you rub the mold before the vinegar dries, you will release mold spores into the air, which helps it spread.

If needed, place a dehumidifier in the room to extract excess humidity.

Answer 4

Spray with Tilex and let sit for a couple minutes then rinse/wash off.I buy a product called Enviroban-it's what they use to kill germs at the hospitals.I spray my shower and shower curtain every other day and use Tilex a couple times a week and no mold.

Answer 5

Try Simple Green. But, be sure to ventilate the area while you're using it, that stuff can get strong in a hurry in bathrooms.

Answer 6

CLR works great against mold

Answer 7

Clorox Clean up it comes in a white spray bottle.

Answer 8

try dawn dish soap it has some kind of phosphate in it to kill mold