Bathroom Mold

No matter whether your bathroom is new or old, whether you can see it or not, it probably has some amount of mold. Since there is so much moisture in the bathroom, it is easy for mold to grow and thrive. A simple way to prevent mold growth is to keep all areas and surfaces clean and dry including ceilings and walls. Other ways to prevent future mold growth in the bathroom are:

• keep drains clean at all times
• check humidity levels and allow air to circulate when humidity is high
• close shower curtain after use to ensure the entire curtain dries equally
• use a semi-gloss paint on walls
  

To remove existing bathroom mold:

• use a fungicide as opposed to bleach to remove mold as well as its scent
• perform an ozone shock treatment
• clean surfaces with baking soda or vinegar

Source: Home Mold Tips

Self Cleaning Bathroom

Cleaning the bathroom is not a task that most of us look forward to. There are an abundance of cleaning products on the market claiming to make the task easier, quicker, or safer for your family and the environment.

A BBC News article discusses the future of bathroom cleaning and disinfecting with the use of nanotechnology. According to the article, scientists in Australia have been developing a coating of light activated nano particles that can be used as a cleaner. The coating would rid bathroom surfaces of E. coli bacteria as well as volatile organic compounds. Additionally, it would prevent fungus growth because of its opposition to water.

One drawback mentioned in the article is whether or not the material could be recycled. The safety of disposal is not yet determined, nor is the amount of energy required for manufacture of the coating.

Source: BBC News