mildew in showers

[blond_law]

I live in a woody area so its v damp. This makes mildew grow in the shower - anyone got any tips on how to clean the shower and get rid of it as it look horrible!!

[valsuey]

I use Dettox Mould and Mildew Cleaner in my Shower.It smells very strong though - be warned.You don't need to use it too often about once or twice a month should do. Also I stopped ages ago using soap (bars) in the shower as that makes a terrible mess.Hope it works for you, nothing worse than a smelly shower! Just remember to open the window before you start spraying the tiles!

[gammaray]

Keeping the bathroom well ventilated during use will also help. The previous posters product suggestion is good too. I use it and it works very well. It is a bleach though and in a spray bottle will "mist" as you spray it. Try not to breathe in this mist as you use it.

[drs823412]

Try white vinegar and add freshly squeezed lemon as this cleans it and leaves a nice smell

[jools88]

I used to have similar kind of problem - got round it by using a very absorbent small flannel (size of a face flannel) and wiping off all the excess droplets on the walls and shower enclosure after each use. It really doesn't take long - only a couple of minutes. So there you go - a dry shower = no mildew! You can buy these small towels in any high street shop selling household goods..

[Donquixote]

DIY stores stock special anti-mould/mildew paint for bathrooms and kitchens. I was a little sceptical at first, but after having a persistent mildew problem for years in my bathroom, since using this paint it hasn't come back - and that was 2 years ago! You have to clean the walls really well with a mould/mildew remover first, and maybe wash them down with sugar soap...but i can vouch for the paint absolutely.

[Maderic84]

Cilit Bang is brilliant, so Barry Scott says!

[stumpyg]

try toothpaste.

[mackydm]

It would also help if you have an electric extractor fan fitted to remove the moist air from your shower when in use. If you can afford it pay a little bit extra to have one with a timer that works for a while after you've finished.