You’ve just had your dream bathroom fitted, but you need to ensure that it stays as lovely and clean as when you bought it. With mould and mildew a common problem in many bathrooms, not only does it look bad, it can also bring health problems along with it. As the bathroom is the dampest room in the property, water after a shower or bath can settle, which is when mould sets in. Mould can affect the health of children, people with breathing problems, or the elderly.
Even if you have no health problems, mould can still affect your furniture, clothes and eventually damage your property. Generally, the colder months affect it the most, due to the shower steam coming into contact with cold tiles and mirrors.
The best thing to do is to stop it before it has even started. You could try keeping the room well ventilated by making sure the window is open before you turn on the shower. If you have an extractor fan, put it on for twenty minutes afterwards.
Check if any extra water is around and mop it up before it has time to settle, and remove the moisture in the air by keeping a dehumidifier in the room. Another thing to try is repainting the bathroom with mould resistant paint to defend the walls against the damp and condensation.
If your heating is working correctly this can help prevent damp, particularly if you also have underfloor heating, as it can lower the chance of condensation building up, helping to keep your home mould free. Call Grosvenor for advice and quotes on your new Bathroom or wet room in Guildford.