Banish Mold from Bathroom Grout Formula

There has been a lot in the news recently about the respiratory health problems associated with mold. Since our bathrooms are often the dampest rooms in the house, they become a breeding ground for dangerous molds and mildew–and grouting between tiles is often the first place it starts.

Now you can zap that bathroom mold and mildew, safely and naturally. You only need one ingredient to do the job, and you probably have a bottle of it in your bathroom cabinet. It’s inexpensive, odorless, and it keep your grout looking beautifully bright! Find out the secret, and other great mold-banishing tips, right here:

Hydrogen peroxide is the way to go.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup 3-percent hydrogen peroxide solution (from your local pharmacy)
1 cup water

1. Combine water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. Spray this on the moldy areas and do not rinse.

2. Hydrogen peroxide will lose its mold-busting power if exposed to air, so only make as much solution as you will be using at one time.

To reduce mold in your bathroom, you can also try these 3 easy steps:

1. Install an exhaust fan to remove mildew and mold-causing humidity from your bathroom. Be sure the fan has enough air movement to remove the moisture, and be sure to exhaust the fan all the way up through the roof or out the wall to the outside.

2. Mold dislikes light, so consider leaving a light on in areas that are prone to mold.

3. Change bathroom towels and rugs frequently to avoid moisture build-up.

Read more: Home, Non-Toxic Cleaning

By Annie B. Bond

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Mercedes P.

11:31AM PDT on May 24, 2012

Great, thank you!!

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Donna H.

7:28AM PST on Mar 3, 2012

Thanks for the info.

Elaine A.

5:34PM PST on Feb 25, 2012

Good article.

LMj S.

6:31PM PST on Jan 28, 2012

thank you.

Michele W.

9:18AM PST on Jan 27, 2012

Thank you

Waltraud U.

7:07AM PST on Jan 17, 2012

Thanks

Margaret M.

11:35PM PST on Jan 16, 2012

Thank-you for the article. I have two bathrooms, neither of which has a window. Even with using the ceiling fan I still have a mold/mildew issue in the one I use most. I read an article in a magazine once about how one's house can make you sick. It told about how families that had most members who had health issues were removed from their home & what was found inside the walls of their homes. While the information revealed when the drywall & tiles were removed from the walls helped explained why family members had the health issues they had, for many of the families it also meant they needed a new house.

Linda O.

12:27PM PST on Jan 16, 2012

I am looking forward to trying this solution! Much gratitude!

Brenda T.

6:43AM PST on Jan 16, 2012

I will try the peroxide mixture.

New G.

9:30PM PST on Jan 12, 2012

Thank you.