These home remedies will help you remove mold from the shower

Created: 12/22/2021, 2:00 PM

From: Janine Napirca, Franziska Kaindl

Anyone struggling with mold in the shower usually tries home remedies first.

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Many Germans enjoy a long, warm shower in the morning - and risk mold growth.

Can this be combated with simple home remedies?

House residents often don't see a single way out than to fight mold with chemical agents.

But these special removers also contain aggressive substances that can be harmful to your health.

Therefore, the question arises in many places whether it makes sense to use home remedies against the annoying enemy in the shower - but which ones are actually suitable for this and how well do they work?

This is why mold develops on the shower

Molds feel good where there is

.

That is why the bathroom in particular is a hit. In general, the room temperature is set higher here than in other rooms and most of the time we do not ventilate as extensively as we should after showering.

Especially in the shower, where most of the moisture is, the closed cubicle or the shower curtain ensures stagnant air - the perfect

.

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It mainly attaches to the

or

.

But the corners of the shower above the shower tray are also affected.

Before you remove the mold: what to look out for

Although home remedies are less aggressive than some cleaners, certain precautionary measures must be observed when removing mold *.

Remember that home remedies are only suitable for those with low levels of mold.

If you have a large area of ​​mold, you need the professional help of a professional.

Also

How to remove mold from silicone grout

As already mentioned, mold in the shower is mostly found in the silicone joints.

Removing the infestation from the tiles turns out to be extremely difficult.

The

allows the mold to grow through the material, so that the silicone usually has to be completely renewed.

To do this, you have to completely remove the silicone around the joints.

Don't make the mistake of simply splashing new silicone on top of the old one.

Otherwise the mold will come back very quickly.

The joint edges should then be sprayed with high-percentage alcohol and washed off once to "kill" any residual mold.

Home remedies: This brings vinegar against mold in the shower

There are some home remedies that work relatively well against mold - but it depends on the surface. They probably show less influence on tiles than on the bare wall. Nevertheless, they are suitable for preventing mold in the joints. One of these home remedies is vinegar. Some speak of "normal" vinegar and others of vinegar essence. But what is the difference and which remedy works better?

Most of the time, vinegar

refers to the

normal

vinegar that is

used in cooking.

It has an

.

on the other hand, is another name for acetic acid, which is also used in detergents.

Therefore, the acidity is much higher and the product should only be used with great caution.

Always make sure to wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when using them.

You should stay away from acids that are more than 60 percent pure.

The high degree of acidity of vinegar essence is more suitable for combating mold than that of food vinegar.

And it has other advantages:

• Almost everyone has vinegar essence in the house.

• The smell is limited.

• Vinegar essence has

  no impact on the environment

  and

• is very

  inexpensive

  compared to other cleaners

  .

When using vinegar essence, however, you should also consider the following points:

• it does not work

  on

  chalky substrates

• Mold spores (which help mold to spread) are poorly fought

• Vinegar essences with a purity of more than 30 percent can

  not be used on every surface

Put the vinegar - whether conventional or vinegar essence - in a spray bottle or on a cloth and rub it into the affected areas.

Then wipe it with a damp cloth.

In addition

Alcohol and spirit as home remedies for combating mold

You can use

on surfaces that cannot tolerate vinegar

.

Regardless of whether it is alcohol, isopropanol, alcohol or ethyl alcohol - it should be at least

so that it can develop its effectiveness against mold

.

The benefits of using alcohol are obvious:

• Alcohol is

  odorless

  .

• There is

  no risk of chemical burns

  .

• It can be used

  for all substrates

  .

• There is

  no danger to the environment

  .

In contrast to vinegar essence, however, you have to be prepared for these problems:

• Absolutely avoid smoking when using it or in any other way bringing an open fire near the high-percentage alcohol, as it is

  highly flammable

  .

• The effect dissipates quickly

  and so the mold often returns.

  Several applications are often necessary and even then the cause of the mold is usually not eliminated.

Use yeast to combat mold in the shower

Another useful remedy for mold in the shower stall is

.

The yeast dissolved in water can be rubbed into the joints with a toothbrush.

Wait about ten minutes for the agent to take effect before wiping it off with a rag.

The process may need to be repeated a few times until it has an effect.

You can also read

how you can put a stop to mold in your home, especially in winter.

How to prevent mold in the shower

It should be clear to you that all of these home remedies for combating mold * are useless unless you make fundamental changes to the way you shower. The best remedy for mold is

. This is why you should wipe

with a towel every time you shower

. Also, keep the cabin door or curtain open long enough to allow air to circulate in the shower stall. Also, use a mild detergent regularly to clean the joints and the cabin door.

If you find there are areas in the shower that are permanently damp, there could be a defect in the inflows and outflows on the walls or floor.

So always keep your eyes open and don't just pay attention to obvious mold stains.

 *