How to Keep Orange Stains in a Shower From Appearing on a Ceiling

How to Keep Orange Stains in a Shower From Appearing on a Ceiling
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Sep 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Spray the mold with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water to completely remove it. Let the solution sit on mold in the shower for 10 minutes before scrubbing it up and rinsing. Removing the mold is the first and most important step to ensure it doesn’t spread.

Step 2

Turn on your bathroom ventilation fan during every shower or bath. This will help move the moisture out of your bathroom so the walls and ceiling can dry off faster.

Step 3

Close the door and open the window after a shower or bath to encourage moisture to move outside the room.

Step 4

Squeegee water off shower walls into the shower floor and down the drain to dry out the shower and prevent mold growth.

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Step 5

Open the shower curtain after every shower so the entire curtain can dry.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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