How-To-Remove -Mold-From-Your -Shower-Walls

Showers are well known for gunk and mineral build-up, and often a part of this is mold. However, not only can this make your shower look dinghy, but it also can lead to dangerous respiratory issues. Unfortunately, mold loves to grow in damp places, just like your shower walls. This is particularly troublesome in porous grout between shower tiles, where it can hide and grow undetected until it has had time to grow and spread. It is crucial to remove this mold quickly as soon as it is spotted; otherwise, it can become even more difficult to remove.

What Cleaning Solutions Can Remove Mold From Shower Walls?

There is more than one way to remove mold from your shower walls. A few different options include:

  • A Vinegar Solution: Vinegar is an excellent cleaner that is safe and non-toxic. Simply pour white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle for application without diluting it.
  • A Bleach Solution: Bleach is a powerful cleaner that is very effective at removing surface mold. However, it is highly toxic and must be handled carefully. In order to use bleach, pour a 1:10 ratio of bleach to water into a spray bottle for application.
  • A Borax Solution: Borax acts as a natural fungicide that can be highly effective at removing mold. Use a ratio of one cup of borax to one gallon of water and pour it into a spray container for application.
  • Commercial Mold Removing Solution: There are a number of commercial treatments for removing mold from shower walls. Most of them will require spraying the walls of your shower and leaving them to sit for a certain period of time before rinsing and scrubbing treated surfaces.

How To Remove Mold From Shower Walls

Removing mold from shower walls is difficult but not impossible with the right tools. You will simply need some basic cleaning equipment and a bit of elbow grease.

Needed Equipment

  • Protective equipment (including eye protection and gloves)
  • A Cleaning Solution
  • A Scrub Brush
  • A Clean Rag

The Cleaning Process

Spray your cleaning solution over all affected areas and let it sit for at least fifteen minutes. Many commercial solutions will call for a longer time, so make sure to read the instructions on the bottle. Wipe away any surface mold with your clean rag, and then scrub the area to remove anything that didn’t come away with the rag. Rinse the surface thoroughly to remove any residue and enjoy your squeaky clean shower surface.

Final Thoughts

Mold on your shower walls can be ugly and dangerous if left alone to grow. But fortunately, with the right treatment, it can be removed. So, next time you see mold growing in your shower, use one of these cleaning solutions and get to work removing it before it gets worse.

Contact Us

For mold issues that aren’t limited to your shower walls or serious cases, contact ABH Services Inc. Our mold remediation professionals are ready to help in even the most severe mold infestations. Call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.