How To Handle Mildew In Bathroom During Monsoon

Nobody likes bathroom mildew; it is unsightly and can even be harmful to your health, particularly if you have breathing problems such as asthma, or immune-deficiency disorders. Unfortunately, mildew is all too common at this time of year.

The combination of all rain and the lack of the sun's heat to dry things properly means, mildew thrives, and can seem impossible to get rid of it. Today we would be focusing on, how to deal with mildew, from prevention to cure. So if you have got fungus growing in your bathroom, here's everything you need to know...

Bathroom Fabrics
Fabrics in the bathroom like towels, floor mats and even window blinds are particularly susceptible to mould and mildew. Preventing this problem means drying fabrics properly, which might not always be possible at this time of year. However, laying towels out flat, rather than folding or bunching them, will give them a better chance of drying out. One can also try hanging towels in rooms that have a through draught, from a door and window, say, to let air dry the towel as much as possible. Mats should be taken up off the floor after use so that they are not soaking up any additional water, and window blinds should be unrolled. To get rid of mildew on fabrics, the best thing to do is to wash them in a mild bleach solution. This should be enough to get rid of the spores. Blinds and floor mats may require a little scrubbing to fully take care of the issue.

Bathroom Tiles and Fixtures
By far the most common place to get mildew in the bathroom is between tiles. In order to prevent this, one need to make sure that tiles are as dry as they can be. It is a smart idea to get a window squeegee, or car windscreen washer, to scrape the excess water away from the tiles either after the bathroom has been used or during particularly damp periods. But, it is going to be practically impossible to prevent mildew thoroughly. It will be necessary to do a little upkeep to keep mildew from taking hold. A closed loop micro-fibre cloth, which is perfect for getting rid of mildew, since the combination of scrubbing and absorbency is the best thing to pick up spores. One can simply bleach the cloth and reuse when done. For tougher mildews, try scrubbing using a solution of bleach and water and an old toothbrush.

Doing Your Best to Prevent the Problem
To make mildew easier to avoid, there are a couple of things that one might want to do. Make sure that the bathroom is well-ventilated. Open all window and door to let air flow through, when, not in use. One might want to consider getting a ventilation fan or dehumidifier. Use synthetic fabrics, like vinyl and polyester as much as possible in the bathroom, since they absorb less water than other fabrics, making mould and mildew less likely.