The Unexpected Place Mold May Be Hiding Out In Your Bathroom

Even if you deep clean your bathroom regularly, there could still be mold hiding in your shower. Every time you bathe, the items inside your shower are exposed to moisture, and small amounts of water can get trapped between the bottom of the bottles and the surface they're sitting on. Over time, as you forget to pay attention (especially if you're using a shampoo bottle with a push spout that you never have to lift up), theses surfaces become slimy and gross, creating the perfect environment for mold growth.

While you can certainly clean the gunk every time it appears, you won't be doing yourself any favors if you keep your bathroom setup as is.Mold will continue to regrow if you consistently store objects without proper air flow. To stop mold from returning to your shower, you'll need to do everything you can to keep the area as dry as possible.

Since moisture is the culprit behind hidden mold, the key to avoiding it is to keep your products and shower as dry as possible. One simple way to do this is by quickly drying off the bottles and their shelf after every shower. As tedious as this may be — especially if you have multiple bathrooms — it's one of the easiest ways to keep moisture levels to the minimum. Alternatively, consider switching up your shampoo storage. For those that would rather keep their shampoo inside the bath, products like this stainless steel shower organizer from Amazon that suctions to the corner of your shower are a great choice. The vented design allows for better drying than a regular shelf. You could also try something like these wall-mounted shampoo and soap dispensers from Amazon. If you happen to use a loofah or a special washcloth, you'll want to wring that out and hang it up after every use. Finally, make sure that when you shower, you always run the fan or crack open a window to let the steam escape. 

Of course, if you've lifted your body wash or shampoo bottle to discover a gross mold breeding ground, fear not, as cleaning is easier than you might think. According to the CDC, a simple soap and water solution can be used to scrub away mold on hard surfaces like your bathtub or shower. Using a pair of gloves and a sponge or cloth, scrub the shelf or floor until the mold is gone. For those that are extremely sensitive to mold, or who would prefer to know the spores are dead, try disinfecting with a diluted vinegar or bleach solution after cleaning.