Keeping Mold Out of the Bathroom

9/19/2019 (Permalink)

Black mold damage in Ross, OH

Simple Ways of Getting Rid of Mildew in Your Bathroom

If you are finding dark spotting in the grout of your tiling in Ross, OH, you most likely have bathroom mildew. Don't panic, there a lots of ways to send it packing, all you need to do is choose what sounds best to you.

Natural Methods

Ingredients easily found in the home can be combined to make an effective mold cleaning solution, especially for tiles and grout. These following three ingredients can be used in multiple ways:

• Baking Soda
• Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
  

One method is to sprinkle baking soda on the area, then pour white vinegar over it. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to let the reaction loosen the particles or mold, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can also combine all three ingredients into a paste- use equal parts vinegar and lemon juice, then add baking soda until the desired consistency is reached. Spread this paste over the affected area and then scrub with a brush, then rinse. This method is better for vertical surfaces, as it does not drip.

Commercial Methods

It's possible to buy bathroom mildew removal products at most grocery and hardware stores. They require a similar process: spray it on, let it sit and scrub it off. They usually contain ingredients like ammonia, bleach or alcohol, so be sure to ventilate the room well when using them. If you are wary of such harsh chemicals, you can use milder powder detergents that are marketed for more general use.

Prevention

Mildew takes months to develop into a stain that you can see. So, if you regularly clean your bathroom before you can see mildew, it won't have a chance to grow. It's also a lot easier to clean often, than to scrub away at mildew for hours. Mold likes damp environments, so adding more ventilation to the room can solve a humidity problem before it occurs.
Bathroom mildew can seem like a big problem, but there are lots of simple ways you can get rid of it yourself with a little sweat equity. You probably won't even need to call a mold remediation specialist.