Mold growing in shower grouts is one
of the most frequently reported problems by mothers and wives these days. It is
not because your shower has not been cleaned in a long time. Mold is cause by
bacteria that is present everywhere. All it requires to grow is a moist, humid
environment that is provided to it usually after one takes a shower. Although
mold is a headache, it can be easily removed by the methods provided to you
below.
It may take a few hours to get rid of
the mold on the shower grout, depending on how long the mold has been there. Remember
to act on the moldy area as soon as you see it. Otherwise it may spread to
larger areas, and may even be hazardous to your health. Wear gloves while
cleaning mold. Also, always do a spot test of the solution on an inconspicuous
area of the shower grout before using it on the entire mold. Some cleaning
solutions can discolor some objects.
Method One (Using Bleach)
Things that you will require:
·
Bleach
·
Container
such as a disposable pan
·
Paper
towels
·
Q-tips
·
Water
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
To
start with cleaning the mold from the shower grout process, pour some bleach in
a container, preferably a disposable pan.
2.
Now,
grab some paper towels, dip them in the bleach present in the container, and
place them such that they are in contact against the moldy area. Pouring bleach
directly on to the mold can result in a mess, and may also drip to areas that
do not have mold on them.
3.
Leave
the towels in place for the night. You may also use q-tips to press the paper
towels against the mold present in the corners.
4.
The
next morning, remove the paper towels. The mold should have disappeared or
loosened from the shower grout. Use a toothbrush to scrub off the mold that
remains but has loosened.
5.
Repeat
the above process if mold is still visible.
6.
Rinse
the Shower Grout well with plain water.
7.
Let
the Shower Grout dry completely. Leave the bathroom door open, and turn on the
exhaust fan. You may also use paper towels to wipe the shower grout dry.
Method Two (Using Hydrogen Peroxide)
Things that you will require:
·
Container
(bowl)
·
Water
·
Hydrogen
peroxide
·
Clean
rags or paper towels
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
The
first step towards the removal of mold from the shower grout involves making
the cleaning solution for it. To do so, fill a container with 1 part plain
water, and 1 part hydrogen peroxide. Mix both the ingredients.
2.
Apply
the cleaning solution on the moldy area with a soft, clean cloth or paper towel.
3.
Scrub
the grout with the cloth or towel in a circular motion so that the mold is
removed. Move from one small area to
another. You may also use a toothbrush.
4.
When
the entire mold has been removed, rinse the shower grout with plain water.
5.
Make
sure that the shower grout dries completely. Open the window and door. You may
also set up a fan or a dehumidifier to get rid of the extra moisture.
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