The Best Way to Clean Mold & Mildew from a Shower

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Written By
Kay Wagers
Kay Wagers
Published: Oct 1, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Removal

To remove mold and mildew from your shower, create a mixture of 1 gallon of warm water, 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of household ammonia. Wear gloves and apply the mixture to mildewed parts of the shower with a sponge or scrub brush to wash away the mold.

Grout Clean Up

If your shower has mold growing in the grout between tiles, you can clean it away with a toothbrush dipped into white vinegar. Scrub gently to remove the stains mildew can leave behind.

Considerations

Always ventilate the area well when cleaning with ammonia. You can prevent mildew and mold from returning by running an exhaust fan in the bathroom whenever the shower is in use. Wiping excess water off the shower walls with a sponge or squeegee will help keep moisture levels in the room low, too.

Photo Credits

Shower image by Semfamily from Fotolia.com

Kay Wagers

Kay Wagers is a copywriter in Arizona and has worked for over five years for clients in a wide variety of industries. Wagers has contributed pieces to several fiction magazines and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and in history…

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