The bathroom has a warm and humid microclimate, which, combined with insufficient ventilation, promotes the formation of fungi and mould. Brown, green or even black tarnish is unsightly and dangerous to the health of household members.
Mold in the bathroom occurs in places most exposed to moisture. The most common causes of mold in the bathroom are:
To minimize the formation of mold in the bathroom, it is worth installing a mechanical ventilator, which will assist gravitational ventilation. It is also worth installing window and door ventilators equipped with a hygroregulated grille in the bathroom.
Places where mold appears are:
The best way to get rid of mold is to remove the moldy part of the grout, then dry the area and spray with a fungicide, and finally put new grout. Removing infected grout is a very labor intensive activity that requires knowledge and experience.
Removing mold with homemade ways requires a lot of effort, but these are natural ways that do not have negative effects on the health of the household.
Baking powder is a great cleaning agent. Just pour a small amount on the stained surface and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Then remove with a sponge or cloth.
Vinegar is a natural remedy for removing mold and mildew. To remove mold from grout, silicone and cabin doors, prepare a solution of water and vinegar – 2:1 ratio. Then wash the infected surfaces.
If mold remains despite the use of a vinegar solution, it is worth wiping the area with a solution of water and vinegar with baking soda. Prepare a solution of water and vinegar (1:1 ratio), add baking soda to the prepared solution so that it forms a thick paste. The resulting paste should be applied to the affected area. Wait about 30 minutes and remove it with clean warm water.
Toothpaste has a very wide range of uses. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the grout or silicone surface and let it sit for a few minutes. Then clean the area with a hard-bristled toothbrush.
A good quality dishwashing liquid removes a variety of stains. Apply a little dishwashing liquid to the areas with mold. Then clean with a toothbrush.
To remove small lesions, simply apply the juice squeezed from half a lemon and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Then scrub with a hard-bristled toothbrush and rinse with warm water.
To remove mold from various surfaces in the bathroom, a solution made from:
The solution should be used to rinse the affected areas.
A proven and effective way to remove mould is liquid toilet cleaner. Just apply it on the affected areas and leave for at least 2 hours. After that time, remove it with warm water – this should be done wearing protective gloves.
To prepare the solution you will need
All the ingredients should be mixed in a spray bottle and applied to the affected area, leave for an hour. After this time, scrub with a toothbrush, and then pour clean water.
You can find chemical remedies for removing mold and mildew in the bathroom in stores. These formulations do not damage the cleaned surface and effectively remove mold, preventing it from growing again.
