Removing mould in walk in shower

We have this problem too but being disabled and getting less able it’s not easy to keep it under control. Every so often I give it a good spray, sit on my shower seat and have a scrub with a kitchen washing up brush- longer handle and not so small to hold onto! Given up on the silicone seal in the corner of the floor as cannot shift it at all now.

Another vote for the Mould Magic here, a friend used it over 18 months ago in her son's rented flat....grout and seals, it worked really well.

This really does work in24 hours .Roll up tissue ( toilet paper is perfect) into small straw sized strips ., soak in bleach and place over the grout, pressing it onto the grout or silicone sealer .( it’s tricky on vertical grout but will stay put if you persevere ( easy on horizontal) .Wear rubber gloves when placing and removing the tissue…..100% successful.I saw this on a YouTube video.

Cillit Bang black mould remover. I've found it very fast and effective. Remember Barry Scott? BANG! And the dirt is gone!

Dehumidifier in the bathroom for a few hours after each bath

Mould magic is just that

Find hg mould mousse is good.
Also use a window vac to get water off the shower door and tiles.
Would get extractor fan if could afford the expense.

There are indeed different types of mould. There’s a pinkish one, or rather a harmless bacteria found in water and dirt (just googled it) - it becomes airborne so gets blown indoors

Bleach seems to be the favoured way to rid it but bleach does eventually damage silicone😣

MayBee70

Allira

MayBee70

Allira

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A plumber told me that softeners eg hair conditioners, fabric softeners, contribute to mould build up in bathrooms and washing machines.

Can you have an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom? Even if it's well-ventilated moisture could still remain, particularly in humid wet weather.

I don’t use fabric conditioner any more. I use white vinegar instead. Looking back I don’t know why I used it for years.

Do yo put it into the dispenser, Maybee?

I do. I’m not sure if it can damage the machine if used over a period of time; mixed reports on that, but I’m going to risk it. I did buy a large container of white vinegar but it had an extra ingredient so I just use distilled malt vinegar in the machine just in case. I only use a small amount and not for every wash.

Thanks.

I suppose the worry might be that vinegar damages the seals but I'm not sure.

Sorry, computer wanted to say "there" not "whether". Sausage fingers or IT gremlin, one or t'other.

Nothing worked for me either until I used Cillit Bang Power Cleaner (got it from Sainsburys). Mind you, my friend used it without success, so I'm wondering there are different moulds which respond to some things but not others. Bleach can work but it also bleaches out colours, so don't use it near wallpaper, etc.

Allira

MayBee70

Allira

I'll save this thread for reference!

A plumber told me that softeners eg hair conditioners, fabric softeners, contribute to mould build up in bathrooms and washing machines.

Can you have an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom? Even if it's well-ventilated moisture could still remain, particularly in humid wet weather.

I don’t use fabric conditioner any more. I use white vinegar instead. Looking back I don’t know why I used it for years.

Do yo put it into the dispenser, Maybee?

I do. I’m not sure if it can damage the machine if used over a period of time; mixed reports on that, but I’m going to risk it. I did buy a large container of white vinegar but it had an extra ingredient so I just use distilled malt vinegar in the machine just in case. I only use a small amount and not for every wash.

I m another who just uses neat bleach leave it on for a few hours then use the spray to wash it off
I haven’t found anything else any better

After trying lots of mould cleaners over the years, the best by far is Cillet Bang Black Mould Remover. Just spray and walk away.If it’s very bad, spray again then leave for an hour and gently brush grout with an old toothbrush.I rarely have to do it twice tho.

I like flash bleach & toothbrush.
Just done around my mums patio door with this hack - dampen folded paper towel, spray bleach & lie across the silicone & leave overnight.
Worked a treat.

MayBee70

Allira

I'll save this thread for reference!

A plumber told me that softeners eg hair conditioners, fabric softeners, contribute to mould build up in bathrooms and washing machines.

Can you have an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom? Even if it's well-ventilated moisture could still remain, particularly in humid wet weather.

I don’t use fabric conditioner any more. I use white vinegar instead. Looking back I don’t know why I used it for years.

Do yo put it into the dispenser, Maybee?

Thank you ladies, I can always rely on this community for help. According to the website they’ll deliver Mould Magic by the 9th Feb so I’ve pre ordered it. 🤞

woodenspoon

We have an extractor fan plus two windows in the bathroom and we still get mould in our walk in shower. It’s only two years old so I’m quite fed up,

Yes we've got an extractor fan in the bathroom as well.
Our bathroom's only small. I buy the Kilrock crystals to put in the moisture trap. I put one in each of the bedrooms on top of the wardrobes from late Autumn until Spring. They fill up with all the moisture from people breathing. Well recommended.

Allira

I'll save this thread for reference!

A plumber told me that softeners eg hair conditioners, fabric softeners, contribute to mould build up in bathrooms and washing machines.

Can you have an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom? Even if it's well-ventilated moisture could still remain, particularly in humid wet weather.

I don’t use fabric conditioner any more. I use white vinegar instead. Looking back I don’t know why I used it for years.

I don’t remember mouldy bathrooms from when I was a child, so am wondering if plastic baths and shower bases contribute to the problem. We didn’t have double glazing and for many years no central heating so….?
I do consider an extractor fan essential now- though they are so noisy.

We have an extractor fan plus two windows in the bathroom and we still get mould in our walk in shower. It’s only two years old so I’m quite fed up,

Same as Septimia. Works well.

I'll save this thread for reference!

A plumber told me that softeners eg hair conditioners, fabric softeners, contribute to mould build up in bathrooms and washing machines.

Can you have an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom? Even if it's well-ventilated moisture could still remain, particularly in humid wet weather.

sharon103

I always use Astonish Mould Mildew Blaster. for the grout between the tiles.
I've found it brilliant although on stubborn bits you may have to do it twice.
Another tip is to put a moisture trap with crystals in the bathroom. It helps to soak up the moisture.

Yes I’d agree with this. I bought some of those with the crystals and I’m amazed at how much water they collect. We do open the bathroom windows but still they fill with water.

If the mould is at the bottom of the tiles I fold a long length of loo roll or kitchen paper and put it along the edge. Then drench the paper in bleach and leave for as long as you can before removing the paper and rinse before use.