Mold can grow from moisture and heat even in a new bathroom, remove it with a penny solution. Bashny.Net

Tile is a moisture-resistant material and an ideal coating for the floor and walls in the hallway, bathroom and kitchen. Tile is easy to wash, it does not absorb smells and water. The only weak point in such a coating is the intertile seams that pass moisture, because of which dirt and mold accumulate in them. Today I will tell you how to clean the seams between the tile from mold in the bathroom in different ways and get rid of the fungus forever.



Mold most often appears in the bathroom: at the junctions of walls, in the corners of the room, in the shower cabin. These are places with high humidity, and to prevent the appearance of fungus, these places should be wiped dry after cleaning.

Among the reasons why mold occurs in the bathroom, we can distinguish: errors in installation during repair, poor cleaning, poor ventilation and high humidity levels. It should be understood that not an aesthetic appearance of tiles with mold is not the main problem. Mold is harmful to human health, so if you see green or black spots on the seams between the tiles, get rid of them immediately.



Not all household chemicals can cope with mold, so it is better not to allow its formation and once a month to treat the tile with antifungal agents from the store. The same funds help to remove the mold that has appeared. The composition of antifungal mixtures includes a microbicide that destroys all types of fungi and harmful microorganisms. One of the effective tools is Polymix, but these funds are enough on the market.



A mold solution can be prepared with any household chemicals that contain chlorine. You can use whiteness, but it is better to take a gel-like solution, for example, Domestos. In 1 liter of water, you need to dissolve 60 ml of gel and apply the product directly to the seams between the tile. For better effect, you can brush the seams with an old toothbrush and leave the bathroom with the hood turned on for 15 minutes. Then you need to wash the product and dry the tile. Be sure to wear gloves and a mask, do not let the animals in the bathroom until cleaning is completed. To clean the tiles on the wall, it is convenient to use a spray gun.



In a bucket with 5 liters of water, dilute 50 g of copper sulfur. This mixture treat the seams between the tile with a brush. Save the drug for 3 hours. Then wash the remaining funds with a wet cloth.

When the funds do not cope with the ingrained mold, you will have to replace the grout between the tiles. There is no need to remove the tiles themselves. When replacing a grout, it is important to choose a good mixture with a sealant, since it does not let moisture pass and can permanently save the owner of the house from such a problem as a fungus in the bathroom.

A nail or spatula removed the old grout. The prepared new grout mixture is applied to the gaps between the tile using a spatula. Then let the grout dry and remove the excess grout from the tiles with a wet cloth.



The best remedy for mold is prevention. Determine the cause of mold in the house. Do not dry laundry in the bathroom and always keep the bathroom door ajar open. Take care of the ventilation. And after water procedures, wipe the floor and plumbing dry.





Soaps and cups with toothbrushes often become hotbeds of fungus in the bathroom, watch their cleanliness. Once a week, you can wash the shower and bathroom with chlorine-containing products, vinegar, soda, antifungal detergents, which will not allow the appearance of fungus. After all, it is much more difficult to cope with the mold that has already appeared than to prevent its appearance. How do you fight the fungus in the bathroom?