{"id":1386,"date":"2022-01-03T16:29:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T19:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1386"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:21:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:21:55","slug":"mold-shower-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/mold-shower-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Mold in a Shower Drain for Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Unfortunately, your bathroom provides the perfect conditions for mold to grow. Not only does mold look horrible, but it also creates a nasty odor. This article is going to show you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mold is everywhere. It grows in humid conditions where there is a surface to live on and organic matter to help it grow. Natural oils and dead skin from our bodies harbor molds. As we shower, these molds wash off and cling to the drain opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shampoos help to release dirt from our skin, but it does not kill off the bacteria. If your bathroom smells musty after a shower, the cause will be from a mold or pathogen. You should have a remediation specialist decide on the species if you are worried so that they can kill the mold safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most molds are safe enough for you to deal with though wearing a ventilation mask while cleaning is advisable. Follow these steps to clean away mold safely and thoroughly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boil 10 to 20 pints (5-10 liters) of water in a large pot. The more water, the better. But remember, you will need to carry this pot to the bathroom, when it is hot, without struggling. Leave it to boil and come back to it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare a mold-killing solution by mixing either borax or baking soda into a cup of water to make a paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply the paste of borax or baking soda around the rim of the shower drain and pour the rest down the hole. The foaming action will help to push the solution further along the drain and to kill more mold. Leave it to soak into the mold for five to ten minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scrub the solution into the drain hole with an old toothbrush, or a fabric scrubbing pad, so as not to scratch the ceramic or chrome. You may need to add a little water and repeat this process in several sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you are happy with the external cleaning, you can pour a cup of vinegar down the plughole to activate the borax or baking soda. You may see bubbling and gas coming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By now, the water should be boiling. Lay down a towel or a stove pad on the floor that you can rest the pot on. Be careful when you bring the water into the bathroom. Wear non-slip shoes and oven mitts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boiling water will kill all mold spores and bacteria but pouring it onto a cold shower may cause the ceramics to crack. Run the hot water from the shower for a few minutes to heat the shower base, then pour the boiling water down the plughole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scrubbing, rinsing, and boiling of mold should slow down the growth and keep your bathroom safe and odor-free for weeks at a time. You can repeat the vinegar and rinsing process until the musty smell is gone. You can do this several times a month as a general care solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning and regular maintenance will save you money. You can save yourself some cleaning by not giving the mold the food to develop. If you leave mold for too long, it will damage your shower, and you will need to use more extreme methods of mold removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The simplest and cheapest way of slowing or preventing mold growth is to leave the window open while showering. If you have an extractor, turn it on, and leave it on for five minutes after showering. And leave the door open when you are finished in the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your shower does not have an opening window or an extractor, you can run a small dehumidifier. Condensation from the steam after having a shower will cling to cold ceramics. You can solve this by running this compact and portable Hysure dehumidifier<\/a><\/strong><\/u> for a few hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n