3 Ways To Prevent Bathroom Mold

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

Continue running the fan after your shower for at least the length of time that your shower lasted

Ways To Prevent Mold Growth In Your Bathroom

Water damage isn't always a prerequisite for mold growth. The threat of mold also looms large over your bathroom thanks to its frequently wet and humid conditions. Here are three steps you can take to prevent mold from taking root in your bathroom.

1. Keep the Fan Running

You probably know that you should run the fan during a shower to disperse the humid air. What you may not know is that you should continue running the fan after your shower for at least the length of time that your shower lasted. In other words, if you take a luxurious 15-minute shower, you should run the fan for at least another 15 minutes after you're done deep conditioning your hair and singing Black Sabbath's greatest hits at the top of your lungs.

It's important to make sure your fan works, too. If it's clogged with dust and debris, it can't remove the moisture from your bathroom adequately. Similarly, if it's not powerful enough for the room, it's likely time to invest in a larger fan.

2. Make Repairs Promptly

If you spot a leak in your bathroom, you might be tempted to ignore it. What's a little more water in a room that's devoted to H20, right?
The problem is, letting even small repairs go unchecked can quickly lead to much larger and more extensive water damage issues, including mold growth. Mold is an opportunist; if you give it an inch, it'll take a vanity cabinet.

3. Do Your Laundry

At least once a week, you should wash not only your bath towels and washcloths but also your bathmat and any bathroom rugs. They're porous, they're frequently wet, and if you don't launder them regularly, they can turn into plush mold motels.

If you suspect you have mold growth, enlist the help of an experienced mold remediation team promptly.