Mold is not welcome anywhere in the home, but it is most commonly an issue in the bathroom. This is because mold loves moisture, using it as a form of sustenance. Anywhere that is regularly damp is going to be a prime real-estate for mold, and that makes the bathroom a very appealing space. This can very quickly damage the appearance and function of your bathroom – flaking paint from the ceiling and making the room that is supposed to make you cleaner incredibly unhygienic. The good news is that there are a number of things you can do to prevent mold, and to remove it when necessary. Here are some top strategies.

Get a Bathroom Fan

Bathroom fans are extractor fans that draw moisture out of the air over time. They're perfect for bathrooms after a steamy shower then and if you get them tied into your light switch you can ensure they come on automatically every time you use the shower.

Open the Window

Even if you do use an extractor fan though, it's also important to open the window from time to time. This will again help to get rid of some of the moisture that clings to the walls, but more importantly it will also allow air to circulate in the room which will prevent the mold from building up.

Wipe

Mold spores are attracted to areas of damp which you get a lot of in the bathroom. This takes time though, so if you are vigilant you should be able to wipe the mold away quickly before it builds up. Keep a dry cloth in your bathroom, and then every time you finish in the shower make sure to quickly wipe around and remove all the drops of water.

Scrub

If you do find mold building up, then you don't have to just accept it and leave it there. Using a little bleach and a sponge you can stop the mold in its tracks before it spreads. When this gets bad though, it's time to call in the experts and get professional mold removal.

Warmth

You might expect mold to grow better in the warm, but actually it's leaving the heating off that will cause the mold to build up simply because cold walls will encourage the moisture in the air to condense and form water. Make sure then that you keep your heating on over the winter months and that you start this early rather than waiting for your property to freeze before switching on.

Mold Remediation

Failing all that, you should consider using a mold remediation company. These companies can not only help you to completely eliminate all traces of mold, but will also provide consultation and measures to help you prevent it from coming back. What’s even more important, is that they can help you to identify where mold might be lurking in your bathroom unbeknownst to you. While you can scrub mold off the ceiling and the shower curtain, there may well be mold growing under your bath or floorboards. Leave it to the pros to tackle this problem.