Good points on fan sizing—I learned that the hard way flipping houses. Another quick tip: leaving the bathroom door cracked open after showers helps airflow a ton. Simple, but it really cuts down moisture buildup.
"Another quick tip: leaving the bathroom door cracked open after showers helps airflow a ton."
Totally agree with this—airflow is key. A couple more things I've found helpful:
- Swap out shower curtains for glass doors if you can swing it. Curtains trap moisture way more than you'd think.
- Plants! Seriously, a small peace lily or snake plant in the bathroom can absorb humidity and freshen things up naturally.
- And if you're renovating anyway, consider moisture-resistant drywall or paint... saves headaches down the road.
Learned these tricks after dealing with mold nightmares in older properties.
Glass doors definitely help, but honestly, I find them a pain to keep clean. I've had better luck just trimming the shower curtain shorter so it dries quicker... and yeah, plants are underrated. My fern seems happier in there than anywhere else.
"I've had better luck just trimming the shower curtain shorter so it dries quicker..."
That's actually a pretty clever idea—I never thought of trimming the curtain shorter. I usually just leave mine pulled closed after showering, hoping it'll dry faster, but it still gets moldy eventually. I tried glass doors once at my old place, and yeah, they looked nice at first, but keeping them spotless was a constant battle. Vinegar sprays, squeegees... felt like I was always cleaning.
Funny you mention plants though. My spider plant absolutely thrives in the bathroom humidity. I swear it's doubled in size since I moved it in there. Plus, I've noticed fewer mold issues since adding plants—maybe they're absorbing some of that excess moisture? Either way, it's a win-win: less mold and happier plants.
Trimming the curtain shorter makes sense, but have you considered adding a small fan or vent near the shower? I installed a basic exhaust fan last year, and it's made a huge difference—no mold since. Plants help too, but airflow seems key. Anyone else tried this?
