School Mold Research Paper

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Once you’ve got mold around a bathtub or shower, it is very hard to eradicate it. But by using these methods, you can reduce the amount of bathroom moisture and help keep that pesky mold under control.

Here in Florida especially, we deal with a high level of moisture. And no matter how much you clean, that high level of moisture in your bathroom makes it almost impossible to get rid of mold. The key to preventing mold from growing and spreading is to reduce the dampness in your bathroom.

The first step you need to take to help eliminate the dampness in your bathroom, and therefore reduce the changes of growing mold, is to squeegee the water off the shower walls after you’ve taken a bath or shower. Using a squeegee to wipe the water off the …show more content…

This will waterproof your grout lines, providing a barrier against the moisture. It’s a good idea to do this once a year.

If you’re unlucky enough to already have mold, you know how much of a pain it is to eliminate. So, here’s what you can do. To eradicate mold that’s currently growing, scrub the surface with detergent and water, then let that surface become completely dry. An alternate option would be to use a solution of 90 percent water and 10 percent bleach. Be aware that a stronger bleach solution will not yield better results. Use a spray bottle or a brush to apply the solution, let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse it off and let it dry.

If you’re using the fans and they aren’t getting rid of most of the moisture in your bathroom after five or ten minutes, your fans might not be effectively moving enough air. Fans are measured and certified by the volume of air extracted from the room. The volume of air is measured in cfm, or cubic feet per minute. To locate the recommended fan capacity for your bathroom, all you have to do is multiply the bathroom square footage by 1.1 (for an 8-foot ceiling). If you have a 9-foot ceiling, multiply by

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