How to remove and prevent black mold on shower walls

How to remove and prevent black mold on shower walls

No matter how clean and fresh you keep your bathroom and shower stall, if the conditions are right for it to grow, black mold may be hard to avoid. All mold needs is a food source and humidity, so a little soap scum remaining on tiled walls in a poorly-ventilated room creates the perfect environment.

In addition to the unpleasant and distinctive mildew smell, black mold can be responsible for a variety of health issues, from asthma, to more serious lung conditions, especially in the young, elderly, and the already health-compromised.

However, a few simple steps will ensure you can safely remove any existing mold from your bathroom, and prevent it coming back. As mold can release spores into the air when removed, it’s a good idea to wear a mask to protect yourself. You may even wish to wear eye goggles.

There are many commercial mold removal preparations on the market, and many are very effective. Combined with a scrubbing brush and good old-fashioned elbow grease, they can eliminate the problem swiftly, and many even prevent mold from growing back in the future.

However, most commercial products contain strong chemicals, which you may be keen to avoid, especially if you find that bleach and ammonia cause health issues for you or family in their own right. The good news is that a natural solution is likely to be in your kitchen cupboards – just a 5% solution of vinegar kills up to 99% of all bacteria, and its hit-rate with mold is over 80%. Shaken together with water in a spray bottle, your vinegar-water solution is effective for both prevention and cure, and if you’re not so keen on the smell, adding a few drops of an essential oil of your choice makes a difference – lavender or tea tree both have antibacterial properties of their own, so are good choices.

Make sure your bathroom is properly ventilated – open windows where you can, or use a dehumidifier if this isn’t possible. Just a few simple changes will take care of your black mold worries quickly.

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