Keeping your bathroom mold-free is relatively easy if you are consistent in your cleaning. Follow these easy tips and tricks to minimize moisture and learn how to prevent mold in the bathroom. There are many types of exhaust fans for a bathroom so it helps to know what size you need. The CFM (cubic feet per minute) count on your fan will tell you if it’s good enough for the space. If it’s too small, buy a more powerful one. To calculate the ideal strength for your fan, multiply the square footage of the room by 1.1 for an 8-foot ceiling or 1.5 for a 9-foot ceiling. This prevents leftover moisture from damaging the walls and ceiling and from growing mold. A good way to manage this is to put the fan on a timer—that way, you don’t have to go back to the bathroom later to turn it off. Whenever you see a leak or drip, don’t leave it to fix later. Fix it right away if you can, or call a plumber to do it for you if you need to. Waiting will only make things worse, especially if mold takes hold and starts growing. It’s a lot harder to get rid of mold than it is to prevent it. One easy way to help fight mold in your bathroom is to wash your towels, bathroom rugs, and shower curtains regularly—at least once a week—and together. Clean towels, rugs, and curtains mean a cleaner, healthier bathroom. If you don’t have a washable shower curtain liner, change it frequently. In addition to air circulation, keeping the doors and windows open lets in more natural light which is the mortal enemy of mold and mildew.
