How to Get Rid of Musty Bathroom Smell

Does your bathroom smell musty? Is the mustiness becoming more frequent? Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how to deal with this problem. Bathrooms are naturally warm and humid, making them the right environment for the growth of mold and mildew. However, if you’ve been getting that musty smell a bit more frequently these days, then it could be something more serious than the steam from your shower.

Why is my Bathroom Musty?

A lot of water is used in bathrooms, particularly hot water, which creates an environment that is always humid. Clearing the air and keeping things dry can be a challenge, so a musty smell could indicate the presence of a mold-causing fungus.

What about Mold?

Typically, mold grows inside cabinets and behind walls, but it can be so sneaky that it will grow in shower curtain folds, behind picture frames, mirrors, or towels. It can also build up on your paint or tile grout, inside fans and light fixtures, and around your toilets, faucets, and bathtub.

Mold smells bad, and it can be dangerous to your health, and the health and well-being of your family. When exposed to mold, you can get a runny nose, headaches, fatigue, aching sinuses, nosebleeds, nausea, and respiratory issues. This problem goes beyond visible mold; mold spores can separate and become airborne when unsettled. When this happens, apart from spreading to other parts of your home, it can also worsen your mold-related health problems.

What Can I Do If My Bathroom Smells Musty?

If your bathroom smells musty, you would have to take action as the smell won’t improve on its own. It might even worsen. However, there are some steps you can take to make things better;

Improve ventilation – better ventilation can help to dry out your bathroom after baths and showers. This can lessen humidity and prevent mold growth.

Keep Your Bathroom Clean – cleaning your bathroom regularly ensures your bathroom smells good all the time while getting rid of mold-causing fungus thereby making it more difficult for mold to grow.

Use The Right Cleaning Products – cleaning your bathroom with the right products is just as important as washing your hands properly after visiting the bathroom.

Mop Shower Walls – after taking your shower, use a squeegee on your shower walls to dry out excess water and reduce humidity.

Use the Fan – getting the bathroom all steamy and warm while you shower or bathe is always tempting. However, to reduce the chances of mold growing, it’s best to run the fan all through and immediately after a shower or bath.

Call your local Campbelltown Plumber

If you are struggling with a musty smell and nothing seems to be helping.

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