Although the smell can be unpleasant, it usually clears within 1-2 hours. You can open a window or turn on a fan to help the smell disappear faster.
You can find Borax in the laundry section of grocery stores. It is a white mineral powder. Borax is dangerous to consume, but unlike bleach, it doesn’t release toxic fumes.
Always wear gloves when working with bleach and keep the area well-ventilated to avoid inhaling the fumes. Bleach can cause eye, lung, and skin irritations. [4] X Research source
Be very careful not to slip if you are working on floor tiles or grouting.
You may need to swap cleaning cloths throughout the process, especially if you are cleaning a large area. Alternatively, you can use a sponge instead of a cloth if you prefer. Smooth surfaces include showers, baths, basins, and tiles.
Have a dedicated scrubbing brush strictly for bathroom mold to prevent spreading the spores throughout your home.
Use a dedicated toothbrush for cleaning mold in the bathroom so that the spores don’t spread throughout your home. You can use a larger scrubbing brush if you prefer, but a toothbrush is the easiest to use in tight spaces. You can purchase specialty grout scrubbers from home improvement stores. [9] X Research source
You may need to swap cleaning cloths if the first one gets too saturated. Pay attention to any small crevices or corners to prevent the liquid from pooling up and more mold from forming.
You can apply a sealer over the new grout or caulking to prevent it from being stained. [12] X Research source
Open the window and turn the fan on to reduce the humidity the most effectively.
Try to remember to open the window every time to limit mold growth.
Some common mold areas may include the basin or the shower tiles. You can use a squeegee instead of a cloth on tiles and glass doors. [16] X Research source
Take the gloves off as soon as you are finished cleaning so that the spores don’t spread throughout your home. [18] X Research source
It’s especially important that you wear old clothes if you are using bleach. This is because bleach can remove the color from fabrics.
You can also bring a portable fan into the bathroom if you have one.
