Preventing Black Shower Mold

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Stay Dry

Moisture in the air can encourage mold growth, which is why bathrooms are often prime real estate for the stuff. Do your best to keep your bathroom well-ventilated by running an exhaust fan during and for several minutes after each shower or bath, and leave the bathroom door open whenever you can. 

Launder towels, washcloths, and bathmats frequently, too. For added protection, you can even squeegee down tile and glass surfaces and towel-dry your sinks to remove excess water.

Use a Shower Curtain

Most adults know to draw the curtain every time they shower, but if you live with children, make sure that they know to do this, as well! These days, decorative fabric shower curtains are usually paired with a disposable plastic liner, which eliminates the need to replace the “pretty” curtain when it gets dirty. 

Regardless of your decorating tastes, make sure that the curtain (or at least the liner) is tucked into the bathtub properly (instead of draped over the tub) when the water’s running; doing so can do wonders for keeping water off of your floor. Moldy shower curtains can sometimes be laundered, but plastic liners that show signs of mold growth should be replaced completely.

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