Bathroom Hygiene
Bathrooms can often be very damp and humid and unfortunately mould loves to grow in these types of conditions. As a result, it is very easy to end up with a mould infection, even if you do clean your bathroom regularly. Mould can be a real problem, since the spores, which are carried in the air, can lead to allergic reactions in people, who may find that they sneeze and cough more than normal after being in the room.
There are a number of simple ways to keep mould down and ensure that it doesn’t gain a foothold. One of the best ways of doing this is to keep the bathroom door open whenever possible. This allows fresh air to circulate around the room and will prevent mould from forming.
You should also make sure that any damp towels are hung on rails and not left lying around the floor or on the side of the bath. If you have a bathmat or a bath rug, then hang this up after use.
The shower curtain can often be the first place that mould strikes, so ensure that you wipe it down on a regular basis, using soapy water or by adding little bit of bleach to the water.
Don’t leave wet clothes lying around in the bathroom and also ensure that you either use your extractor fan, or that you have a window slightly open, security permitting. In this way you will find that your bathroom remains clean, mould free and also smells fresh and welcoming.
