Keep every inch of your shower squeaky clean with this mold removal and prevention guide.
Patrick Biller
Due to high humidity levels, mold can sneakily build up in bathroom corners and crevices.
Porous surfaces in the shower, such as grout and caulking, are especially vulnerable tomold and mildew growth.
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Caulking is a mold magnet even though its purpose is to be a moisture sealant.
The good news is that its a relatively easy fix.
As withcleaning grout, removing mold requires just a handful of household ingredients.
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What Causes Mold to Grow in the Shower?
Mold has the potential to pop up anywhere in your home that has highlevels of humidityand moisture.
In the case of caulking, there are several factors to consider.
Consider wearing rubber gloves, especially when using bleach.
Its also one of the most successful (and all-natural!)
ways to combat mold.
Leave the vinegar utility for at least one hour, allowing it to kill spores.
Then, go in with a small, soft brush (an old toothbrush can do the trick!)
and scrub until the mold disappears.
Rinse the caulking and then wipe it completely dry using a clean cloth.
Dilute bleach with water in a spray bottle and use it to saturate the moldy spots along the caulking.
First,remove the old caulkand thoroughly clean the area underneath, using either vinegar or bleach.
