Mould is a common problem in bathrooms, but one cleaning fan has shared a simple two-minute trick that stops it from growing – and it’s so easy to do
Bathrooms are prime breeding grounds for mould due to the combination of warmth, moisture, and limited airflow. Everyday activities such as showering and bathing release a significant amount of steam, which increases the humidity in the air.
Without proper ventilation, this moisture clings to walls, tiles, grout, and ceilings.
Certain areas of the bathroom, like fixtures or corners, are often cleaned less frequently, allowing mould to establish itself unnoticed. This emphasises the importance of opening windows and using extractor fans, but for senior audience writer Sophie Harris, this poses an issue as she doesn’t have an extractor fan.
To combat mould in her bathroom she keeps the window open almost 24/7 but there is one additional task she does every time she has a shower or bath.
She said: “I squeegee the wet tiles in the shower after every shower or bath. This stops mould because it removes excess water before it can be absorbed or linger on the surfaces.
“Mould needs moisture to grow, so by quickly clearing it from tiles and the shower screen, I reduce the humidity and dampness that spores thrive on.
“Squeegeeing the shower screen also stops water marks and limescale from forming, keeping it squeaky clean.”
Squeegees can be purchased almost anywhere, but Sophie frequently replaces hers from Amazon, which costs around £8, as she prefer the ones with metal handles.
She said; “Another way I reduce humidity in the home is by using a dehumidifier. This is incredibly important in the winter months when I dry washing in the home.
“Dehumidifiers work by extracting any moisture from the air that would otherwise have nowhere to go and settle on walls.
“Baking soda and salt can also work if changed regularly as natural dehumidifiers on windowsills and near humidity sources.”