3 Tips to Keep Your Bathroom Free From Mold

One of the most common places for mold to form in your home is the bathroom. Due to the high levels of moisture in bathrooms, it's an ideal place for mold to take up residence. Today's blog from Catalyst Mold Solutions discusses a few tips that can help you keep your bathroom mold free!

1. Ensure Your Bathroom is Properly Ventilated. 


Bathrooms that lack proper ventilation are especially prone to mold problems. Ideally, a bathroom should have ventilation from a window and a fan. Every time you take a bath or shower, you'll want to turn on a ventilation fan. Be sure to keep it on for at least 30 minutes after your shower or bath to ensure the excess moisture is removed. You might also consider using a dehumidifier in all areas of your home to ensure humidity levels stay low throughout your home. 


2. Routinely Clean and Dry Your Bathroom. 


Mold can grow on any and all surfaces in your bathroom. Common places include the sink and counters, inside the shower or bath, the toilet and the floors. Be sure to keep all surfaces clean and dry. Cleaning and inspecting your bathroom regularly is one of the most important things you can do to prevent mold in your home. In the shower or bath, be sure to check for mold on your shampoo bottles, washcloths and loofahs, shower curtains, in and around the faucet and shower head, and in the tile grout. When cleaning the sink and counters, be sure to inspect your toothpaste and toothbrush caddies. As for the toilet, check the tank and behind the toilet for areas of excess moisture that could develop mold issues. Keeping your bathroom as dry as possible will reduce the likelihood of mold formation. 

3. Regularly Check for Leaks. 


Another common cause of mold formation in bathrooms is from leaky faucets or pipes. Be sure to not only check the faucets for leaks, but look under the sink cabinet to ensure the pipes aren't leaking or causing condensation issues. Leaks can cause mold to grow very quickly. While it's more difficult to find a leak in pipes behind the wall, if you notice any paint peeling or water spots in your bathroom, you might want to call in a professional to examine the extent of water damage. You'll want to get it dried out as quickly as possible before mold has the opportunity to form. 

If mold has already started to form in your bathroom, it's important that you have a professional mold remediation company in Florida handle the job. Catalyst Mold Solutions is your permanent solution to mold. We offer everything from mold testing to mold removal and prevention. Give us a call at 866-343-6653 for a free quote today!

Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold! 


Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653

Location: Cape Coral, FL, USA

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