Quick Guide to Cleaning Mildew From Grout

9/6/2021 (Permalink)

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A Step-by-Step Guide To Getting Mildew Out Of Grout

Bathroom mildew can appear in your showers seemingly overnight. The dark-colored fungus thrives in the bathroom space because of the repeated humidity introduced by the shower. There is no easy solution to getting it out of your grout line. Chances are it's either going to take a lot of work on your part or on the part of a residential cleaning service. No matter how you look at it, removing this mildew will require three basic steps:

1. Applying a cleaning product
2. Scrubbing the affected area
3. Rinsing the cleaning product away

With the steps being so simple, what do you really need to know about cleaning mildew from shower grout?

Choose a Cleaner

Most mildew cleaning companies use products known to remove the dark-colored fungus from your bathroom crevices. However, some may let you pick the type of cleaner you want to use. You can either choose a natural product or commercial product. Some cleaners bought from the store have harsh chemicals, while others use mild detergents to rid your shower space of the unsightly growth. The cleaning method used on your grout line will depend on the cleaner chosen. For example, some natural options may have to soak overnight to really allow the ingredients to get to work on the mildew.

Manage Humidity

Once your bathroom mildew has been cleaned up, you likely want to stop its reappearance. However, this can be a difficult task. The first thing you have to do is manage a recurring humidity problem. You may need to install a new ceiling fan, take cooler showers or wipe down the shower surface after each use. Your cleaning service provider may be able to give you more tips on how to stop the growth of this particular mildew.

Seeing mold in your Doral, FL, house is never a fun thing. However, bathroom mildew is one of the most common types of mold problems people can have. Learning a proper cleaning and preventing technique may help you see less of this fungus.