How to Avoid Mold Growth in Your Bathroom

Name: SERVPRO of Bear / New Castle
Address: 301 Carson Drive, Bear, DE, 19701
Telephone: (302) 392-6000

4/27/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle, DE has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.

Bathroom Cleaning Routine That Will Help You Avoid Mold Growth

Bathrooms are the least favorite room for homeowners to clean. However, dust, dirt, grime, and moisture sitting on your bathroom surfaces can lead to mold and mildew. So, why avoid the cleanup and put your family’s health at risk? Bathrooms should be cleaned weekly, but there’s also little things that can be done daily that can help make that weekly cleanup seem less daunting.

Daily Bathroom Cleaning Routine:

After a shower, squeegee your tiles to remove the excess water
Keep the shower stall door or curtains open after a shower for at least 10 minutes to help exhaust the humidity that has built up inside
Close the shower curtains afterwards to help dry them so moisture doesn’t get trapped when they are bunched up when closed
Empty garbage bins every other day. Think of what gets thrown out: wet naps, damp paper towels, Kleenexes, tissue paper, etc. After a few days, your garbage bin can start to get musty and moldy
Hang towels right away after a bath or shower. Leaving them on the floor can lead to musty odors
Run your exhaust fans or open windows during your shower and keep them open/on afterwards for at least 20 minutes

Weekly Bathroom Cleaning Routine:

As a result, the main objective is to keep moisture levels to a minimum

Toilet bowls
Shower head; build-up can occur causing mold and clogging, preventing you from having a relaxing shower experience.
Counters and sinks
Walls and floors; dust, grime, hair is mold food when left on surfaces for too long
Shower mats
Replace hand and bath towels with fresh, clean linens
Mirrors
Door handles, faucets can hold onto bacteria

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold infestation is different, from the amount of mold to the types of materials affected. Each scenario requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same.

The steps listed below illustrate SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle’s process for a “typical” mold remediation infestation:

Emergency Contact - (302) 392-6000
Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
Mold Containment
Air Filtration
Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
Cleaning Contents and Belongings
Restoration

If You See Signs of Mold, Call SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle, DE – (302) 392-6000

Common Mold Misconceptions

It’s easy to understand why many people struggle to grasp the facts and issues surrounding indoor mold because sensational news stories and advertising cloud and obscure the real issues. Educate yourself with the facts about mold and learn about the mold remediation process.

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Why Choose SERVPRO of Bear / New Castle?

SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle is locally owned and operated, and serves Bear, New Castle, Glasgow, Christiana, Delaware City, St. Georges, Corbit, Wilmington Manor, Minquadale, and the surrounding New Castle County communities.

Our certified cleaning and restoration specialists are faster to any size disaster. Providing emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays. You can expect an immediate response time, day or night.

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If you have a fire or water emergency, please call us now at (302) 392-6000