Luckily, regular cleaning and the right products can keep mold buildup at bay.
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Just adding a cleaning product without scrubbing the mold is not going to work, Avery says.
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Use a toilet brush to reach the rim and scrub at mold spots.
Tip
Dont forget toclean the toilet tankin addition to the toilet bowl!
Mold often forms first in the tank before appearing in the bowl.
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Varela says its better to use straight bleach instead of toilet gel products.
Warning
Bleach should never be mixed with vinegar, citric acid, or other cleaning products.
Use one product at a time and flush multiple times between applying the next product to the toilet.
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Along with the right cleaning solution, confirm youre using the right tools.
When toilets sit unused for a while, mold forms from the water and moisture inside the bowl.
If you have a toilet that isnt used frequently, it is more susceptible to mold growth.
you might mitigate this by flushing the toilet more often.
Poor ventilation only makes it even easier for mold to grow in your toilet and inother areas.
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Hot showers increase humidity levels.
Try using cooler water for baths and showers to lower the humidity.
Increase your bathrooms ventilation by opening a window or running anexhaust fan, especially while showering or bathing.
you might also use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture in the air.
Once mold forms, it will attach and feed off the limescale, causing it to grow quickly.
Continue doing this once a week for two to three weeks until the limescale and mold decrease.
Dont have citric acid on hand?
Avery says one cup of white vinegar also makes a good substitute.
