Where is the Mold ?!!
- OriMommy
- Jun 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 3, 2025
My discussion on mold can be a long one but I am going to keep this segment short while I prepare my overall thoughts on health and mold. All I can say is that there has been more awareness and accredited studies on the topic. I will source a few below.
The "Where is the Mold" segment is for places of concern I have found in my home with mold. To some I may be naive, and to some this will be helpful. I hope this finds most helpful and eager to look in other places.
On a beautiful saturday, You'll find me cleaning the bathroom, we use this one a daily basis. I clean it once a week unless more attention is needed. I focus on the tub first. I usually clean the bath mat first, I use a scrub mommy, dish soap, lemon, and vinegar. I scrub both sides of the bath mat and then start rinsing it off with shower wand.
Now, I'm going to explain this the best way I can... usually I notice little pieces of mold film coming from the mat.. nothing major... BUT this time so MANY pieces of mold were getting washed away... I could not fathom where it was coming from. It was disturbing and disgusting to say the least.
I looked closer and noticed there was mold underneath EACH suction cup. I thought I was scrubbing the mat correctly but I was proven wrong by times worst killer, Mold.
I was mortified. I ended up tossing the mat.
From now on I will be:
Tub-soaking my bath mat in vinegar, baking soda, water, and dish soap before vigourously and carefully scrubbing any dirt and scum
Turn the bath mat around after my kids baths every time so it can dry more effectively
Only buying transparent and light colored bath mats
Studies in mold and health I find interesting:
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