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Banish Mold from Bathroom Grout Formula

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

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Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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8:57AM PDT on May 11, 2013

Good to know, thanks.

3:38AM PDT on Apr 29, 2013

Thanks

3:52AM PDT on Apr 23, 2013

thanks

6:48PM PDT on Apr 20, 2013

Thank You

6:56AM PST on Feb 18, 2013

Thank you for sharing.

1:47PM PST on Feb 17, 2013

i need this...thanks!

2:21PM PST on Feb 16, 2013

Thanks - shared

5:14PM PST on Feb 15, 2013

I am still looking for a soap scum buster supreme. I have tried everything, commercial and homemade and am convinced the only real one is the one I learned in chemistry class and is illegal for use other than a certified laboratory......16 Molar HCL(purest, strongest, undiluted).

12:28AM PST on Jan 15, 2013

our old place and the flat we had back twice before the house in question were mould traps. the old house, we ended up having to get the landlord to rip the bathroom out, treat all the walls with this black tarry type paint and then re-tile the bathroom, get new bath etc. it didn’t help that the bathroom previously was fully tiled and had 2 massive windows in it. it used to be the coal shed, before officially being added to the house later. when we get the bathroom sorted in this new house [we’ve bought it, finally!] I’ll keep this page in case damn mould appears again!

1:19PM PST on Jan 4, 2013

I will defo give it a try.
Cheers.

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