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Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew In The Bathroom by zimsng: 10:03am On Dec 07, 2015
If you’re having trouble getting rid of mold & mildew, you’re not alone.
Mold & mildew thrives in dark, damp places with high humidity and low ventilation, so it’s the bane of every bathroom cleaner.
Mold & mildew will grow in the shower, on the tub, tiles, walls and floor. It grows quickly in areas with standing water, but given enough time and the right conditions, mold & mildew will even grow on shower curtains and painted walls too.
Soap scum, skin and body oils, and any other decaying material- even rotting wood or certain chemicals will fuel its growth in the right environment.
Here’s exactly how to clean it all up and keep it from coming back!

Regular Cleaning:
Vinegar and Water:
Mold & mildew will not grow in an acidic environment. Plain white vinegar is a mild acid, it kills mold & mildew and makes the environment less hospitable for further growth.
Because vinegar is a natural deodorizer, once it dries the bathroom will not just look better, it will smell better too.
Start by using a mixture of 50/50 white vinegar and water. Pour ½ cup of each into a spray bottle and shake. Spray on all of the surfaces in the shower, let stand for 5 to 10 minutes and then wipe it all down with a damp sponge.

Heavy Duty Cleaning:
Vinegar Only:
If you are cleaning a heavy build up, use 100 percent undiluted plain white vinegar. Pour it in a spray bottle, spray the shower and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a pot scrubber with plastic bristles, grout brush or an old toothbrush to clean it up before rinsing and wiping it down.

Chlorine Bleach:
Dilute ¼ to ½ cup of household bleach per each gallon of water used. Spray on the tiles and scrub with a plastic bristle brush. When you are finished scrubbing, rinse completely to remove all traces because any remaining bleach will make surfaces very slippery.
Note: Use caution when using bleach. Bleach is highly alkaline and will burn you just as easily as an acid will. Wear a pair of rubber gloves and protective goggles to keep any splashes out of your eyes.
If you’re working in a very small bathroom without much air circulation, turn on the fan, open a window and you might want to wear a mask.
Never mix bleach with any other cleaner especially ammonia, as this will create potentially deadly fumes.

Preventing Mold & Mildew:
There are things you can do to prevent mold & mildew regrowth. The way to do this is to change the environmental conditions in the bathroom: reduce dampness, increase air circulation and light.
1. Reduce Humidity: Use the fan when bathing or showering, and leave it after you are finished until all traces of dampness are removed from the air.
2. Increase Light: Keep the light on, open the window curtains to let the daylight in.
3. Increase Air Flow: Open the window if you can to let some fresh air in. This will increase air circulation which reduces odors as well.
4. Keep it Dry: If you make it a habit to dry the tub or shower after using it the mold & mildew will not have a chance to grow. A small squeegee is really helpful in removing all traces of water after showing.
5. Keep it Clean: An after shower wipe down also removes remaining debris on the shower or tub walls and floor so there will not be a food source for it to grow on.

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Re: Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew In The Bathroom by izaga3(m): 8:36pm On Dec 31, 2019
Wow!!
Thanks for this
Re: Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew In The Bathroom by ultrazone(m): 4:21am On May 09, 2021
Great share, thanks
Re: Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew In The Bathroom by rottennaija(m): 9:10am On May 09, 2021
Simply mixed bleach with water (preferably hot water with good quantity of bleach), then pour them on the floor and wall, allow for about 30mins, then wash it off. The bleach will do almost all the work for you.

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