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Preventing Mildew Around the Shower?

November 4, 2008

Shower MildewI have tried just about every cleaning solution out there to get rid of the black mildew that seems to build up around my shower enclosure. I have used mildew resistance caulking, but that does not seem to work.

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Debra from Hurricane, Utah

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November 4, 20080 found this helpful
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Mildew is a fungus that has to be killed or it will keep coming back. You need to use a strong bleach solution and soak it good. Allow it to set for awhile (as long as you can) and then rinse it off. Should work.

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November 5, 20080 found this helpful
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Like the first poster said...bleach should take care of it. There are many cleaners out there that contain bleach. If you have tile flooring...u want to check a small area first to see if the bleach is going to damage the tile more than the mold has. I had this problem at my old house and was told it was because there was no ventilation in the bathroom. We recently moved, remodeled the bathroom and added a ventilation system and I've not had a problem with it yet (it's been 6 months).

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If you don't have a ventilation system (AKA: exhaust fan), you might try opening a window or just putting a small fan in the doorway facing outwards to pull the moisture out of the bathroom. Until you get some ventilation in the bathroom you will continue to have this problem. Getting water on the flooring does contribute to the problem but the gist of it is from moisture...humidity.

If you don't want to use bleach you might try apple cider vinegar. It is a very good cleaner, antiseptic, digestive aide, sanitizer, deodorizer and the list goes on. Do a internet search on ACV and you will be surprised at the list of stuff it is good for.

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October 21, 2017

Can you use a mold resistant paint on tile in a shower? I used it on the ceiling and it works, but the floor and bottom of the shower walls which are tile have a mold problem. There is no fan in this bathroom and the shower stays damp.


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October 21, 20170 found this helpful
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Preventing mold

Step 1
After every shower wipe down with a squeegee or old towel

Step 2
Train every member of the family to do this

Step 3
If you have a curtain keep it partially open. If you have shower doors keep both sides partially open. This will keep air circulating.

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Step 4
If you have a window, keep it open while you are showering, if possible. If not, open it to let as much moisture as possible.

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