At least your routine doesn’t require fancy gadgets or a second mortgage.
That’s the real win, honestly. I used to go down rabbit holes researching “miracle” anti-mold sprays and all these high-tech fans, but nothing’s made as much difference as just squeegeeing after showers. It’s almost embarrassing how long it took me to try it. The window trick is great—except when it’s freezing outside and you’re standing there shivering, debating if clear glass is worth hypothermia. Still, low-tech wins most days.
I get the appeal of low-tech, but honestly, a cheap bathroom fan made a bigger difference for me than squeegeeing ever did. I just leave it running for 20 minutes after a shower—no standing around freezing, and less mold. Not fancy, just practical.
Yeah, I’m with you—fans do most of the heavy lifting.
That’s pretty much what I tell people. Squeegees are fine, but they’re not magic. If your fan’s weak or you’ve got no window, throw in a humidity sensor switch. It’ll kick on automatically and you don’t have to remember a thing. Honestly, best $40 I spent in my last reno.“I just leave it running for 20 minutes after a shower—no standing around freezing, and less mold.”
Humidity sensor switches are a game changer, but I’ll admit, I learned the hard way. Bought a place with a “vintage” (read: ancient) fan that sounded like a jet engine but barely moved air. Tenants kept complaining about mold, and I thought they were just skipping the squeegee. Turns out, fan was just for show. Swapped it for a real one with a sensor—problem solved, and no more angry texts about “mystery spots” on the ceiling. Worth every penny.
Turns out, fan was just for show. Swapped it for a real one with a sensor—problem solved, and no more angry texts about “mystery spots” on the ceiling.
That line about the “vintage” fan made me laugh—reminds me of the one in my 1920s bungalow. Looked charming, sounded like a lawnmower, and did about as much for the humidity as waving a napkin around. I used to think just cracking the window was enough, but after a couple winters, I started noticing those telltale black spots creeping along the grout. Not exactly the historic charm I was going for.
I finally caved and put in a humidity sensor switch too. At first, I worried it’d look out of place with all the old tile and brass fixtures, but honestly? It’s been a lifesaver. The fan actually kicks on when it needs to, and I haven’t had to scrub mold off the ceiling in ages.
Funny how sometimes the “lazy” solution is actually just smarter. Old houses have their quirks, but I’ll take a little modern tech over endless bleach scrubbing any day.
