Once you’ve seen the first signs of discolouration, you need to figure out fastly how to remove mould to prevent it from spreading and causing both health and structural issues. You can take a look at these cleaning products or one of our previous articles about the removal of mould. Now let’s have a look at these following tips which will make you get rid of mould in your bathroom.
How to remove mould from walls
Just about every home gets it. Surprisingly, new homes get it more often than older ones. That’s because mould occurs in areas of higher humidity, and tighter seals around windows and doors in new home constructions keep in more moisture than draft old homes.
Signs of mould growth
The most obvious sign of a mould problem is finding green, brown, orange or even black spots. But there are other, less apparent signs:
- Cracked or peeling paint
- Discolouration
- A recurrent “soot” or black streaks, specks, or dots
- Bulging wallpaper
- A musty and damp smell
Where you’ll find mould
- Mould on the basement or exterior walls occurs when water vapour in the air meets a cold surface and turns the vapour into a liquid.
- Bathrooms and laundry rooms develop mould, because they’re typically very humid.
- Other humid areas include the walls and ceiling near humidifiers and any room with a hot tub or jacuzzi improperly installed indoors.
- Mould also grows where there is (or has been) a water leak. Places like the cupboards under countertop basins are very prone to it. Once a pipe has leaked, there’s a good chance mould will grow unnoticed within the wall, until the problem requires expert removal.
Tips to get safely rid of mould in the bathroom
- Protect your skin. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from coming in contact with mould and mould removal sprays. Remove the gloves the moment you’re done, so you don’t spread the spores throughout your home.
- Wear long sleeves and pants. Opt for old clothing and wash it in hot water in order to kill any mould spores that wind up on your clothes.
- Ventilate the area well. Open windows and doors while you’re working, so you aren’t inhaling the mould or the mould removal spray.
- Protect those with allergies or immune issues. If anyone in your house has a compromised immune system or a mould allergy, get them out of the house while you’re cleaning. If that’s not an option, you can minimize their exposure by closing doors between rooms while you remove the mould.
Now you know more on how to get rid of mould in the bathroom. If you have read the previous parts, you have only one part to go! Please do not hesitate to write a comment if you have any inquiry about the topic.
