3 Ways to Prevent Mold From Growing in Your Shower

5/24/2019 (Permalink)

Black mold in shower

Tips to Prevent the Growth of Shower Mold

For many homeowners in Minnesota, mold can be a persistent problem. This sneaky fungus grows quickly, so you can find yourself with an infestation overnight. One area that can be particularly troublesome is the bathroom. Use the following tips to prevent the growth of shower mold.

1. Dry the Shower Thoroughly After Use

Because black mold spreads rapidly in moist environments, keeping everything dry is one of the easiest ways to prevent it from becoming a problem. Instead of leaving the shower to air dry, it can help if you dry it completely after you’ve used it. A towel can get the job done, but if you have a squeegee, it may help speed up the process.

2. Clean the Shower Regularly

Mold spores cannot be seen by the naked eye, so even if your shower looks clean, there may be a colony of shower mold lurking there out of sight. For this reason, it is important to make sure you are cleaning the area often. If you wait to clean until you see a growth, then the problem may be more difficult to get rid of.

3. Open a Window or Use a Fan to Reduce Humidity

When you use the shower, moisture gathers in the bathroom, coating the surfaces of plumbing fixtures as well as the walls and floors. While this may not seem like a big deal, just this small amount of moisture is enough to allow a mold growth. To prevent the room from becoming moldy, you should turn on your bathroom fan or open a window to let out moisture.

If you find that you are unable to get rid of shower mold on your own, there are professional services that can help. A mold remediation specialist will have the experience and tools needed to remove the excessive growth from your home. Keep in mind, however, that because mold is present in most environments, it is impossible to remove it completely. You will need to maintain the area to keep the problem from returning.

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