Keeping Mold Away From Your Shower—My Favorite Lazy Hack
Baking soda paste is a solid move, especially if you don’t mind a little workout. I tried the vinegar thing for a while and my bathroom just smelled like I was pickling cucumbers in there. Didn’t do much for the stubborn spots, honestly.
Here’s my “lazy but effective” trick: after every shower, I grab an old towel and just wipe down the tiles and glass. Takes maybe two minutes, tops. It’s not glamorous, but it seriously cuts down on mold and soap scum. The vent fan helps, but nothing beats taking away the moisture before it can do its thing.
If I’m feeling ambitious (which is rare), I’ll spray a mix of hydrogen peroxide and water on the grout once a week. That stuff bubbles up like a science fair volcano—oddly satisfying to watch. Haven’t had to break out the heavy-duty cleaners since I started this routine... which is good, because my idea of “deep cleaning” is usually just moving shampoo bottles around to look busy.
I’m with you on the vinegar—tried it once and my bathroom smelled like a salad bar for days. Wiping down after every shower is honestly underrated. Ever tried one of those squeegees instead of a towel? I find it’s even quicker, especially on glass. The hydrogen peroxide trick sounds fun though... might have to give that a shot next time I’m feeling “ambitious” too.
Title: Keeping mold away from your shower—my favorite lazy hack
- Totally get the vinegar thing. Tried that back in my first apartment and my roommate wouldn’t stop making “Caesar salad” jokes for a week.
- Squeegee is a game changer, especially if you’ve got glass doors. I keep one hanging right in the shower so I don’t have to go hunting for it. Just a quick swipe and you’re done—no towel laundry piling up either.
- Hydrogen peroxide’s solid, but just a heads up: if you’ve got colored grout or stone tiles, it might lighten them over time. Learned that the hard way on a fancy tile job… whoops.
- For anyone as lazy as me, I’ll add: leave the bathroom fan running for 10-15 minutes after you shower. Moisture’s mold’s best friend, and most folks turn the fan off too soon.
- If you want to get really wild, there are those daily shower sprays (the no-scrub kind). I was skeptical, but they actually help if you remember to use them semi-regularly. Not exactly “lazy,” but less work than scrubbing.
- Also, the old trick of leaving the shower door open a crack—just helps everything dry faster.
Honestly, it’s about whatever you can stick to. I’ve tried every hack under the sun, but nothing beats just making it part of your routine. Mold doesn’t stand a chance if you keep things dry. And if all else fails, there’s always bleach… but that’s a last resort unless you want your nose hairs singed off.
I’m with you on the squeegee—seriously underrated tool. We just redid our bathroom and I’m kind of obsessed with keeping the new tile looking fresh, but I keep wondering about those daily shower sprays. Do they leave any weird residue or make the floor slippery over time? My partner’s a bit paranoid about slipping, so I haven’t tried them yet. Also, has anyone had luck with those automatic vent fans that turn on with humidity? Worth the extra wiring hassle?
I used one of those daily shower sprays for a while and, honestly, it made the floor just a bit slicker than I liked—my partner nearly did the splits once. Not a dealbreaker, but worth keeping an eye on. As for the humidity-sensing vent fans, we installed one last year. It kicks on even if you just breathe a little too heavy in there, but it does keep things dry. Wiring was a pain though... had to fish wires through the attic, and I’m still finding bits of insulation in my hair. If you’re handy or patient, it’s not too bad, but definitely more work than a regular fan.
