Mold thrives in humidity, so you'll often find it growing over caulk in your bathroom. When tackling this mold, wear non-porous gloves and a mask to prevent breathing any of it in.

Bleach is commonly used to clean mold, as its main ingredient, hypochlorite, will turn into hypochlorous acid and act as a biocide when

mixed with water.

First, dilute every cup of bleach with a gallon of water. The CDC strongly advises against mixing bleach with ammonia or other common household chemicals.

Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and squirt directly over the affected surface. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes, scrub the area with a brush, and rinse

it with water.

If you're not big on using chemicals, vinegar is a wonderful alternative. White vinegar contains antifungal and antibacterial properties capable

of killing 82% of all

mold species.

Pour vinegar, with 5% acidity or higher, over the mold and let it sit for an hour. Scrub it with a brush and wipe it dry with a clean rag that you can throw out.

For tougher stains, mix 2 or 3 teaspoons of baking soda with a cup of white vinegar to make a paste. Leave this on the mold for 5 minutes before scrubbing, then rinsing with water.

To get rid of mold with ammonia, fill a spray bottle with a 1:1 ratio of ammonia and water and spritz the area. Keep it on your caulk for about 2-3 hours, then rinse with water.

For stubborn stains, soak a paper towel in your mixture and let it sit for four to five hours. Scrub the area with more of the mixture and a brush before rinsing clean.