Do you have black mold in your bathroom? Once you start getting bathroom mold, treat it like an enemy. Black mold can produce harmful toxins that can lead to health problems in people, especially children. Once you have identified the mold location, it is time to get started getting rid of that black gunk.
First of all, clean the fixture where the black mold is located. This seems simple, but quite often, the reason the mold is there in the first place is because no one has cleaned the shower, tub, or floor in a while. This needs to be done first, and any normal bathroom cleaner will work fine, but stay away from ammonia-based cleansers for this job.
Second, dry the area with paper towels, paying particular attention to the black mold areas. The reason you use paper towels is to throw the mold residue in the trash instead of leaving it in the house on a normal cloth. The goal is to remove all molds from the household, and kill what cannot be removed.
Third, make sure the area you are treating is dry. Remember; do not use ammonia cleaners for any of these parts, because the next step is bleach solution. One part bleach to four parts water is a dilute solution of bleach, and it is still very strong, so mix up some in a bucket or spray bottle, and attack the mold.
Once the mold has been killed, dry the area with paper towels again, and look at the grout and caulk. If you notice any holes or cracks, those need to be filled. A simple waterproof caulk gun can take care of the caulking that has mold growing under it; simply strip off the old caulk, clean under the area, and dry. When the area is dry, re-caulk with the waterproof caulking. If it is a tile problem, clean the area as good as possible, and re-grout the tile.
Once you have gotten rid of this mold, make sure you are cleaning your bathroom on a more frequent basis. When taking a hot shower, leave the little fan on until all of the steam in the bathroom has evaporated. After all, this is what that fan is for.
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