No matter how clean you try to keep your bathroom, it’s very common for mould to appear on the walls and ceilings.
This is often due to the damp and warm atmosphere, or a lack of ventilation.
Mould can be highly dangerous to your health if you’re exposed to it for too long. As well as this, bigger mould problems can be a very costly problem to fix if you have to call in professionals.
But homeowners have been advised that by making one simple change, they can help to banish mould in the bathroom – and it’s all to do with how you store your towels.
Peter Clayton from Trade Plumbing is urging homeowners to store wet towels correctly in the bathroom, or risk paying £300 to fix a mould problem.
Incorrectly stored wet towels create more dampness in your bathroom, leading to foul odours, harmful bacteria, and ultimately the development of mould.
The pro has highlighted that the common method of piling damp towels up and leaving them to dry in non-ventilated areas is the mould-creating problem.
Instead, he’s encouraging people to store towels in a ventilated area, separated out on towel rails to prevent damp from rising and creating mould.
Hung or piled wet towels scrunch together and disrupt airflow, therefore preventing the towels from drying and putting excess moisture into the air.
Without any ventilation, Peter explains that the consistent dampness in the bathroom can result in the formation of mould, which can cost up to £300 to get professionally removed.
Mould is not only unsightly, but can also be a health hazard. When exposed to mould, respiratory illnesses and infections can develop, while current respiratory problems, such as Asthma, are made worse.
Peter explained: “Mould is a major concern within the home, and storing towels incorrectly plays a big part in its formation. Taking a couple of minutes out of your day to store them properly can result in a safer, cleaner environment, and will keep your towels in optimum condition.”
