I have a window in my shower/bathtub area and its starting to mold and mildew. How can I take that out or cover it without it looking trashy inside and outside?
I had a window in my tub/shower before we gutted the bathroom and got rid of it. For privacy as well as preventing the problem you are having we got a thick piece of white plexiglass and screwed it to the window molding with stainless steel screws. Of course you won't be able to open the window after this and you will really need to be rid of the mold and mildew first. But if you are able to kill off the mold and mildew, you'll be able to prevent it from coming back.
You see the mold returning because water has gotten under the paint. Strip the wood down and repaint, go to your local hardware store and ask for paint that is mold and mildew proof.
I had this same problem. I got rid of the mold by cleaning it with bleach and water. I had to do this several times to get rid of it all, about five times with a wait of about 20 minutes in between, then let it dry overnight. I then repainted the area with a high gloss paint or spray with a clear high gloss paint. This will make it easier to wipe off the mold next time it shows up. Also a waterproof window curtain would help. You may also want to open the window a crack when using the shower.
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