Mold on bathroom walls.

Senior Member Joined: Mar 05 2009 Posts: 215

Can anyone give me advice on how to take care of this?

My bathroom is small and a bit stuffy. It has one small window. Evrytime we take showers or baths the walls grow spots of mold! I try airing out the room- opening windows and doors after showers, but it doesn't help.

The mold can be washed off usually with a washcloth, but how can I get it to stop coming back??

TIA!

Posted: Mon, Feb 01 2010, 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Mold on bathroom walls.

Posted: Mon, Feb 01 2010, 9:28 am Post subject:

Bleach.
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Posted: Mon, Feb 01 2010, 9:36 am Post subject: re: Mold on bathroom walls.

I use an anti mold spray that seems to help. We also have no ventilation in the bathroom, the window actually leads out to dh's study which is part of the boys' room! It's awful. That's why we keep the door open except if someone is in there. Doesn't look great but it's facing our bedroom anyhow and no one sees it, but the ventilation except when someone is showering or using the toilet is important.
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Gold Member Joined: Jan 29 2006 Posts: 1142

Another bleach vote...

Posted: Mon, Feb 01 2010, 10:38 am Post subject: re: Mold on bathroom walls.

bleach... tried and true! We sprayed it about 2 months ago and I am starting to see some grow again but I don't mind spraying it every few months to kill it. I don't think there is any way of getting rid of it completely like was said there is just too much moisture and not enough air...
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Posted: Mon, Feb 01 2010, 10:38 am Post subject: re: Mold on bathroom walls.

What kind of paint did you use in the bathroom? There is special kitchen and bathroom paint available that is mildew (and presumably mold) resistant. It did the trick for us.

Senior Member Joined: Jul 20 2009 Posts: 152

You might want to consult a handyman (or other professional) - if the mold is that persistent, you might have mold behind your walls and then it is also a health issue and no longer just an aesthetic one.