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Q&A | Bathrooms : Nasty yellow crusty spots on bathroom ceiling

Title of Question: Nasty yellow crusty spots on bathroom ceiling
 


Name:ASA  City: VANCOUVER
Question: We have these ugly spots on our bathroom ceiling that seem to be getting more and more numerous. We are renters and have been in our place for 6 months and when we first moved in they were no spots. They had renovated and painted the bathroom. There is no fan or window in the bathroom but, we do showeer with the door open to avoid too much condensation. How do we get rid of these nasty spots and stop them from coming back? Thank you!

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Name: Allison | City: Chicago | Date: August 13, 2007, 23:10
Answer: It sounds like a moisture problem, particularly when you mention the lack of ventilation in the bathroom. Even with leaving the door open, that is not enough to get all the moisture out of a bathroom. I would have a talk with the landlord and mention your concerns. Once you get mold in a room, it can be costly and messy to remove. There also could be some kind of leak that is causing the spots. Is there a bathroom above yours that could be leaking? The landlord should check the plumbing or have a plumber come in right away. It will save lots of money in the long run. If it turns into a mold problem, there also are health risks if you are allergic, have asthma or are sensitive to it. This sounds like a home improvement problem the landlord needs to take care of right away.

Name: Annie Hart | City: Portland, OR | Date: August 27, 2007, 1:01
Answer: Hi Asa! I agree that it sounds like a leak or moisture problem, and the yellow crusty stuff on your ceiling is probably mold or mildew. While you are waiting for the landlord to take care of the problem, there are a couple of things that you can do. First of all, use a box fan placed at the door of the bathroom to help with air circulation. Run it while you're showering, and for at least ten or fifteen minutes after you are done. If the problem is moisture from within the bathroom, this should help to prevent more mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew thrive in damp, humid environments, so airing out your bathroom is essential. To get rid of the growth already on your ceiling, mix up 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach, 1/3 cup laundry detergent (use the powered kind) and 1 gallon of hot water. Use a sponge to scrub the ceiling with this mixture. Be very careful that the sponge is not dripping, and use eye protection as you are cleaning so that none of the bleach mixture can get into your eyes. These two steps should help to prevent the mildew/mold from spreading, at the very least.

Name: Hiya | City: NJ | Date: June 8, 2008, 13:14
Answer: We have the same problem. I borrowed a steam cleaner from a friend and that seems to have cleared up the problem (for now?), which is kind of ironic if you think about it heh

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