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How Do I Stop Mold From Growing On My Bathroom Ceiling?
Justin A. asks:
How do I stop mold from growing on my bathroom ceiling? It is a rather small area but it isn’t going away.
Answer:
Hi Justin
Black mold can be frustrating and hard to rid your bathroom of permanently. If the mold in your bathroom is growing on drywall the best bet is to remove the drywall in the area where the mold is growing and replace with either blue or green board. This is drywall treated with a chemical to prevent moisture and mold damage and is ideal for helping prevent bathroom ceiling mold in the future.
If you cannot remove the drywall you can try to clean the affected area by wiping it down and applying a paint that kills the mold spores and seals the area. Once this has been completed you need to prevent further mold growth by properly venting your bathroom, this can be done by slightly opening a window while showering, or running a bathroom exhaust fan while showering and for a half hour after.
You should also clean the bathroom frequently wiping down the walls, floor and shower. Keeping a well vented and clean bathroom should help prevent future mold growth. While black mold is common in the bathroom, bright pink mold is a prime candidate in the shower and on the walls of the shower. This pink mold feeds on soap and shampoo residue left from your daily showers.