In this article, I will show you how to clean black mold in the shower.
What causes black mold to develop in the shower?
The two main things that cause black mold to grow in your shower and the rest of your bathroom are heat and moisture. Every day or night when we use our showers we constantly expose them to both of these things. But this doesn’t mean that black mold will automatically grow in your shower. If you clean your shower and bathroom very often and wipe away the excess moisture in certain places then you won’t have to worry about black mold growing.
Is black mold dangerous?
While black mold isn’t any less or more dangerous than regular mold, it still can cause serious allergic symptoms if exposed to high amounts or if you are a person with allergies. So while black mold might not be incredibly dangerous it is still recommended that you get rid of them.
Is it safe to do it by myself?
The answer to this is yes but it is best to wear a protective outfit when cleaning the mold. This means you should wear gloves, long sleeves, and a face mask.
How to remove black mold from shower
Now I will show you how to remove black mold from your shower using some simple yet effective methods.
How to remove black mold from shower walls/tiles
Use dish soap
Some people might think this is weird but dish soap is great for cleaning a lot of things. For this, all you have to do is to get a cleaning brush and dip the bristles under warm running water. Then squeeze a few drops of dish soap onto it and use it to scrub away the black mold. Keep scrubbing until the mold starts to disappear.
Baking soda and vinegar mixture
I’ve always said that these two make the perfect cleaner. To clean away mold with baking soda and vinegar you first need to mix them together in a bowl and dip a cleaning rag inside of the mixture and use it to scrub away the mold from the shower tiles. When cleaning your shower tiles make sure to scrub in between them because this is where most of the mold is grown. After cleaning them with the baking soda and vinegar mixture be sure to rinse off the wall and use a dry cloth to wipe away the excess moisture.
Use Bleach
When using bleach to clean anything it is always best to wear a facemask, gloves, and maybe protective eyewear but since you are already wearing these things, using bleach shouldn’t be an issue. When cleaning mold with bleach you need to pour some of the bleach onto a cleaning cloth and add around 1 drop of dish soap onto it. Then use the cloth to scrub the black mold away. The bleach should make this process way easier as it is great for getting rid of tough stains.
When you are finished cleaning your shower and the rest of your bathroom with bleach make sure to leave the door open so that the bleach odor can go away faster. This is important to do because bleach odor is usually very harsh .
How to remove black mold from shower floor
Above I talked about how to remove black mold from shower tiles/ walls but now I will show you how to remove it from the ground.
I will also show you how to clean your shower floors without bending/kneeling.
Things you’ll need:
- Bleach
- Spare broom or mop
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- lemons
Use Bleach
This method is going to be somewhat different from the one I’ve mentioned above. For this what you want to do is pour the bleach onto the shower floor and squeeze a few drops of dish soap onto it. Then use a mop or a spare broom to wipe/scrub the mold away. This should be easy as you don’t have to bend and hurt your back.
Baking soda and lemons
This method does involve you bending down but by doing this you won’t have to worry about cleaning away the mold for a very long time. SO all you need to do is cut a lemon into two and sprinkle baking soda all over the shower floor (make sure the floor is wet) and use the lemon slice to scrub away the mold. The reason why using lemons for this method works is that lemons contain a lot of citrus acids that are good for breaking down tough stains and other things such as mold.
After scrubbing the floor make sure to rinse away the baking soda residue.
How to clean black mold on bathroom ceiling
To remove black mold from your bathroom/shower ceiling you need to make a homemade black mold cleaner first. To make this homemade cleaner spray you need the following:
Things you need:
- 1-2 cups of Vinegar
- 1/2 cup of Lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons of dish soap
- Spray bottle
Mix these together into a spray bottle and spray the ceiling. Now use a cleaning brush to scrub the ceiling until the mold disappears.
How to prevent black mold from growing inside your shower/bathroom
To prevent black mold from growing inside your bathroom and shower, you need to clean and wipe away any moisture regularly. This means you should clean your bathroom shower very often and wipe away any spills or moisture. This is because mold usually grows where there is a lot of heat and moisture. Another thing to do is to leave the bathroom door open after taking a hot shower.
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