Mold in the shower: 4 steps for its complete elimination

After acquiring and installing a shower stall, you may soon expect such an unpleasant phenomenon as the appearance and spread of mold in it. If you do not urgently take certain measures to eliminate it, then the fungus will threaten not only the aesthetics of the design and the convenience of being in it, but also the health of the user.

The following is a detailed instruction to solve this problem.

General provisions

Before proceeding to the destruction of mold with your own hands, let's consider all aspects related to this phenomenon:

Signs of appearance

It is enough to highlight two main visual points:

Tip: It is recommended to take appropriate measures in case of detection of the very first signs of the spread of fungal spores If we start this process, then it will be much more difficult to eliminate the threat.

Causes of

The cause of mold in the shower, in fact, is always the same - an excessively humid environment during periods when the cabin is not in use. That is, of course, the adoption of water procedures is accompanied by the presence of a large amount of water, but in times of idle time inside the box should be dry.

This can be violated in the following cases:

• Poor ventilation. Intensive movement of air masses prevents the formation of a suitable environment for the appearance of the fungus.

Tip: periodically it is recommended to leave the box with the door open. This allows you to significantly enhance the movement of air at no cost and additional equipment.

• Frequent condensation. In the case of frequent contrast of temperature regimes, which are often observed in the bathroom, the surface of sanitary equipment can be covered with a lot of water droplets.
• Availability of water collection areas. In some models, there may be places where fluid accumulates and does not completely drain on its own into the drain hole.

Preventive measures

Following from the above, the following measures can be taken to prevent the occurrence of mold, the price of which is significantly lower than the very liquidation of the already occurring plaque:

• Install high-quality ventilation.
• Wipe the cabin dry after use.
• Treat vulnerable surfaces with a special antiseptic.

Mold removal with cab disassembly

Now consider how to remove the mold that has already formed. It is noteworthy that the most favorable environment for it is silicone sealant, which seals the structure. With this in mind, it will solve the problem:

Step number 1: preparation of all necessary

You will need:

• Silicone sealant.

• Detergent for shower cabins "Anti-mold".
• Means with the presence of chlorine.
• The spirit level.
• Vinegar.
• Ammonia.
• Ordinary water

Step 2: dismantling the cabin

The fungus occurs not only on the surface of the sealant, but also inside it.

Therefore, if you wish to eliminate it completely, then you have to disassemble the main elements of the structure:

• Remove the roof, if any.
• Dismantle the walls and the door.
• Raise and set aside the pallet.

Step 3: Sealant Removal and Cabin Disinfection

• Carefully remove all traces of the old fungal silicone.
• We make the treatment of boxing elements with chlorine-containing agents.
• Apply on the surface "Anti-mold".

Step 4: Reassembly

• We expose with the help of the legs pallet with a slope towards the drain of 5 mm.
• Install the walls, doors and roof.
• We process all joints with a new moisture-resistant sealant.

Mold removal without cab disassembly

How to remove the fungus without disassembling the shower box? Of course, this method is not as effective as the previous one, but it is much simpler and cheaper, and it can also be performed for preventive purposes:

• Knead a special solution:

• Carefully handle the resulting mixture of doors, walls, pan and especially joints containing silicone sealant, which, as we found out, is the most favorable medium for the spread of fungus.

Conclusion

Due to residual water, poor ventilation and occasional condensation in the shower, mold can appear, which will spoil the appearance of the structure, exude unpleasant odors and endanger the health of users. It is desirable, of course, not to allow this at all by applying preventive measures, but if the fungus has already settled in your soul, then destroy it using the above instructions.

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