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How to Get Rid of Shower Fungus on the Ceiling

Mold is a dangerous fungus that grows in moist areas, such as showers. Mold can cause respiratory problems for your family, so ridding the area quickly of this fungus should be a priority. Removing mold from your ceiling should be incorporated into the regular house chores.

Things You'll Need

  • Distilled vinegar
  • Spray bottle
  • Scrub brush
  • Breathing mask
  • Eye protection
  • Old towels
  • Broom
  • Bucket
  • Mop
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove all the items in and around the shower, so mold spores do not infect them.

    • 2

      Fill a spray bottle with one part distilled vinegar to one part water.

    • 3

      Put on a breathing mask and eye protection. Spray the ceiling with the vinegar solution. Scrub the ceiling with a brush to remove all the fungus. Dry the ceiling with old towels.

    • 4

      Analyze the cause of fungus on the ceiling. Most of the time, a bathroom ventilation system that is working correctly and used regularly will alleviate the problem.