See those gross spots on your bathroom ceiling? These areas can be mould, and they are an extreme health risk! Mold might make you sick, so getting rid of it quickly is a must. This is everything you need to know about mold on the ceiling of your bathroom so that you can prevent and treat it correctly.
Mold spores which you come to breathe, can lead to many health problems. This can cover anything from allergies and asthma to even breathing difficulties. The mold can also make existing allergies or asthma of your family even more difficult to treat. Not to mention, it can cause headaches or fatigue as well as just feeling like crap which if you get in the habit of is going make sick.
How to Know You Have Mold on Your Bathroom Ceiling: The easiest way of telling that you have mold in your bathroom ceiling is by carefully examining it. Mold: Mold mostly forms on ceiling as spots or strains. It might appear like the ceiling has dropout or some other coloring. In the bathroom, you may even be able to smell something like mildew or mold. If you find mold, clean it immediately!
How to kill mold using Vinegar: **Vinegar is a natural cleaner that has been used for centuries. You can dilute 1L of white vinegar with an equal amount water in a spray bottle and use it. Now, just coat the moldy area. After a few hours, rinse it off with water. Vinegar is the perfect and safe answer!
Bleach: Bleach can kill mold, but it is a very powerful chemical so you need to be careful with this as well. Combine 1 part bleach to 10 parts water in a bucket. Following this, apply the mixture to any patches of mold with a brush or sponge. Allow the bleach to sit for a few minutes, then rinse with water. Bleach (always wear gloves and goggles, do this in a ventilated space)
Humidity- If your bathroom is more humid than most, it forms the perfect breeding ground for mold. It could be this is the problem, so when you have a shower or bath make sure that there will not be lots of steam in one room. T his allows air to move and eliminate humidity. It might also be a good idea to usea dehumidifier — an appliance that removes additional moisture from the air.
It may appear to be an insignificant problem at first, but if you let it then mold can become a serious hazard for both your health and living space. As this mold grows, it can continue to spread and infiltrate the rest of your bathroom. If you notice that black streaks like these are forming on your bathrooom ceiling then you'll probably want to take action before things get any worse.
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