Mold in your bathroom can have a serious impact on your health. People with asthma or allergies may experience more severe symptoms when exposed to mold. Additionally, bathroom mold has been linked to other health conditions such as upper respiratory infections, sinus congestion & infection, eye irritation & inflammation.
Mold Thrives in Bathrooms
Mold is a fungus that can be found both indoors and outdoors. Mold spores are tiny, lightweight, and airborne, meaning they travel easily through the air. When mold spores land on a wet surface, they will start to grow and spread. Bathroom mold is one of the most common types of molds because it thrives in moist environments like showers and bathrooms.
There are several ways you can reduce the risk of mold in your bathroom. This post describes how to use either vinegar or borax to remove bathroom mold.
How to Remove Bathroom Mold With Vinegar
Get a spray bottle and fill it up with white vinegar. Vinegar has mild acidity that can help you to remove mold. Put vinegar in the bottle without even diluting it, as doing so will make it less strong.
Next, spray vinegar onto surfaces affected with mold and let it sit for 60 minutes. After 60 minutes, use hot water and wipe the area. Lastly, dry the area using a towel since damp surfaces spur mold growth. Wiping the area is very important.
To prevent mold growth, use white vinegar regularly. More than 82% of mold can be killed with vinegar. So, this is an extremely effective in preventing mold from spreading to your bathroom. In addition, vinegar is a natural solution that leaves out all sorts of toxic chemicals. Doing this on a regular basis will keep your bathroom safe from molding.
How to Get Rid of Mold In Your Bathroom Using Borax
Put a gallon of water in a container and pour one-cup of borax in it. Borax is a natural cleaner and works as an insecticide. Good thing about borax is that it is relatively inexpensive. You can get it at your local store or online.
Get a brush soak it in borax solution and start brushing the surface affected with mold.
Be careful as you apply the cleaning solution or the mold can travel to other areas.
Lastly, remove the solution with water and allow the area to dry out.
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