household
May 19, 2024

Mold in the bathroom - remove and prevent

Especially in the wet bathroom, the risk of mold is high - especially between tile joints in the bath, in the shower, on the sink, but also on shower curtains and fittings.

Fight mold in the bathroom - natural mildew remover:

Vinegar: We are reluctant to use chemical mold removers with chlorine. We prefer to resort to environmentally friendly home remedies. vinegar Helps against mold if left on the affected area for at least half an hour. Afterwards brush off the whole thing.
Pure alcohol: Pure alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is available in the pharmacy and is also suitable for mold infestation. Apply the alcohol to the mold and work it in with a brush.
Methylated spirits: Methylated spirit also helps against mold and must also be incorporated with a brush. However, the mold fungi fade only slightly.
Silicone joints - a special case: The mold stains in silicone joints are difficult to find out. Therefore, the joints should be better replaced.

More tips for tile joints are available here: Clean tiles and remove silicone.

Prevent mold in the bathroom:

Not everyone has a dehumidifier that regulates the humidity. So we should protect our bath from a mold attack, we should therefore ventilate regularly - Above all, blast ventilation. What you have to look out for, you will learn here: Ventilate properly.
A constant room temperature of 22 to 23 degrees Celsius is optimal in the bathroom. If the temperature difference between warm water and cold walls is too great, water vapor will form and settle on the joints and tiles. Therefore: after a shower always the Rinse off joints and with a towel Rub dry, The right heating behavior is also important. Look here: heat properly.
In addition, the shouldshower walls stay open after showering. So it can not even come to mold.
A tip for renovations: Especially in windowless and small bathrooms is a suitableVapor barrier filmwhich is installed between wall and tiles. It prevents moisture from getting into the wall, resulting in mold.

Mold in the apartment and mold on the wall are also not to be underestimated. So that the shower curtains are not affected, we have the best tips here: wash shower curtain.