How to Keep Bathroom Walls From Moisture if Taking a Shower

Steam collects in the confines of a closed-up bathroom during your shower. Without an escape, the heat and rising levels of humidity cause moisture to form and build up on the bathroom walls. When this process is repeated over and over, such as in a home full of people who like to bathe, the result can be the development of mold and mildew on the wall surfaces. Tiny mold and mildew spores can spread to other surfaces and into the wall in a short amount of time, becoming a hazard to you and your family. Keep moisture from collecting on your bathroom walls to reduce the risk of disease-causing bacteria.

Things You'll Need

• Dehumidifier

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Instructions

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     Turn the exhaust fan on in your bathroom two to three minutes before taking a shower. Close the bathroom door.

   • 2

     Open the bathroom door. Leave the bathroom door ajar and the exhaust fan running to allow steam from the shower to escape.

   • 3

     Open the bathroom window, if there is one, immediately after taking your shower. Allow the window to remain open for 10 to 15 minutes after your shower to get rid of steam and circulate fresh air in the room.

   • 4

     Run a small dehumidifier in the bathroom or directly outside to help reduce the air moisture level.