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How to prevent Mold

It’s no surprise that prevention is key and that the easiest way to deal with mold is to stop it from forming in the first place.

Mold thrives on moisture, so if you can control the moisture in your home – you control the mold! So, here are a few handy tips to help you prevent this nasty stuff:

– Use the exhaust fan in you bathroom, it’s what it is there for! The exhaust fan will help eliminate excess moisture from your bathroom, especially after showers! If you don’t have one, leave the door open and ideally a window open as well.

– Clean your shower curtain on a somewhat regular basis – this helps reduce the soap residue in your shower area which mildew feeds on – we’ve got a video on that and we’ll link it below.

– Use storage baskets with holes which allow air to pass through so that moisture can’t build up in these areas

– Hang damp towels to dry entirely – allow air to pass through them and avoid that moldy, musty smell that comes from a towel not drying properly – the same thing goes for sponges. Let them dry entirely so that they don’t smell!

– Use a squeegee after you shower/bathe or towel dry the tiles and tub – it’s the best way to eliminate water build-up on tiles, grout and other areas where it can puddle and attract mold and mildew

– Keep your shower / bath area as clear from bottles as possible – it will make it easier to find the spots where water is collecting.

-Use a daily shower spray containing one teaspoon of tea tree oil to one cup of water and mist after each shower. You can also use 1 part vinegar and 1 part water, and this prevents mildew from growing.

-That pink and orange stuff in the tub and toilet just needs to be scrubbed away – so clean with one of the solutions I suggested and scrub quickly that will be eliminated…until it comes back again, and it just will. I have not discovered a way to get rid of it entirely.

Remember, mold will not grow if moisture isn’t present – so the key to beating it inside your home reduce the moisture!

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