Installed an exhaust fan a while back myself—definitely agree airflow helps. But honestly, the real game changer was just leaving the bathroom door cracked open a bit after showers. Simple, free, and lazy-approved... mold hasn't come back since.
"just leaving the bathroom door cracked open a bit after showers"
Haha, yep... airflow is king. I also keep a cheap squeegee in there—takes like 30 seconds to swipe down the walls, and mold hasn't dared return since. Lazy-ish approved.
Interesting approach with the squeegee—I get the appeal, but honestly, I've tried it and found it to be a bit of a hassle. Maybe I'm just extra lazy, but after a long day, even 30 seconds feels like too much effort sometimes...
Instead, I've had great luck with plants. Seriously, hear me out: I put a couple of moisture-loving plants like pothos or ferns in the bathroom. They naturally absorb humidity and freshen up the air. Plus, they look pretty cool hanging from the ceiling or sitting on a shelf. Just make sure there's enough indirect sunlight coming in. It's not an instant fix like wiping down walls, but over time I've noticed way less mold buildup without any daily effort. Bonus points for making your shower feel like a mini jungle spa.
"Bonus points for making your shower feel like a mini jungle spa."
Totally agree with this—plants are underrated bathroom heroes. I've also found spider plants to be amazing at soaking up humidity, plus they're nearly impossible to kill (trust me, I've tried...). Another lazy hack: occasionally running the exhaust fan during and after showers helps a ton. Combining that with plants has kept my bathroom mold-free without ever touching a squeegee.
Spider plants are great, but I've had better luck with pothos—they seem to thrive even in my windowless bathroom. Speaking of exhaust fans, anyone ever upgraded theirs? Wondering if pricier models actually make a noticeable difference...
