How To Prevent Mold and Mildew In Your Bathroom

Who doesn't enjoy taking a warm shower or bath at the end of a long day? We know we do!  However, humidity creates the perfect conditions for mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew are both detrimental to your bathroom fixtures as well as your health. Below are some steps you can take to prevent mold and mildew growth.

Fix Any Leaks
Some homeowners do not think leaks are a big deal. Letting a leak drip not only wastes an astronomical amount of water, it could result in mold growth. To avoid this, have leaks fixed as soon as you spot them.

Ventilation is Key
When it comes to your keeping your bathroom mold free, ventilation is key. To improve the ventilation in your bathroom, install a vent fan. The fan will help get move the warm, moist air outdoors.

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Break the Mold this Summer

It is summertime in Richmond and we are certainly feeling the heat! Often times, heat is accompanied by humidity. This can mean bad news for your bathroom, since mold and mildew tend to thrive in humid environments. Mold and mildew can be extremely harmful to your health. Luckily, there are certain steps you can take to prevent and control mold growth in your bathrooms.

It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity

Since high humidity is the number one cause of mold growth, try to reduce the humidity in your bathroom as much as possible. The key to minimizing humidity in your en suite is ventilation. After taking a shower, turn on the bathroom fan and open the window. This will help get rid of the moisture and humidity in the air. 

Keep The Powder Room Squeaky Clean

In addition to humidity, mold and mildew flourish in uncleanly places. Soap scum creates the perfect conditions for mold and mildew to prosper. In the summertime, it is important to clean your tub and shower with a squeegee after usage. A thorough weekly cleaning should do the trick. If you are not keen on using chemicals in your bathroom, you can use a simple solution of mild white vinegar to get rid of mold. In this case, "going green" can prevent green mold from growing! At Re-Bath of Richmond, we are always looking for ways to keep your bathroom sparkling all year round.

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