How to prevent mold in the bathroom?!

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  BigfamJapan

  on Feb 22

  I wish I knew!! I have tried everything over the years. :-( What has helped marginally is Tea Tree Oil. I have used a brush with a towel over the bristles dampened in tea tree oil and rubbed it on the ceiling! Steaming is useful now, because our steamer is like a hoover so I can direct it straight at the high spots. However, I have read that a steamer only causes more mold in the long run. I don't know though, it seemed to help when I did it. Its so horrible is it. I hope someone has some advice I can follow too.

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  KevinC

  on Feb 22

  I have the same problem in my last apartment - Turn on the toilet ventilation fan - Buy a dehumidifier - Mold prevention products - "Bio" https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA-%E3%81%8A%E9%A2%A8%E5%91%82%E3%81%AE%E3%82%AB%E3%83%93%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8C%E3%81%84-%E3%82%AB%E3%83%93%E4%BA%88%E9%98%B2-%E4%BA%A4%E6%8F%9B%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89-%E7%B4%846%E3%82%AB%E6%9C%88/dp/B0017LJ25K - Ozone generator (only if you have serious mold problem) https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%9D%B1%E8%8A%9D-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89-%E6%B6%88%E8%87%AD%E5%99%A8-DAC-2400-W/dp/B0001CPZPC/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1487753477&sr=8-22&keywords=%E3%82%AA%E3%82%BE%E3%83%B3+%E7%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E5%99%A8

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  edthethe

  on Feb 22

  @Saitama I really like the idea of tea tree oil! I've vinegar-ed the walls once but my husband has a sensitive nose and couldnt stand the way it "smelled like a salad". @KevinC I'm going to try the bio thing. Let's hope it helps. Dehumidifier doesn't seem to do anything

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  SilviaS15

  on Feb 23

  I use a squeegee after using it. I second the dehumidifier and recommend using the water for laundry :)

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  JapanRamen

  on Feb 24

  Here is what I do: 1. squeegee 2. weekly rub down with bath cleaning sprays 3. the bathroom ventilation fan is NEVER off (it runs on about 50w on average) 4. keep the door open I had that problem with my old house, but these things help me avoid molds from building up nowadays :)

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  Babina

  on May 20

  Keep the bathroom dry, mop it after shower every time. Keep the fan on until you feel its moist. Keep your bathroom door wide open.

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