How to Clean Mold on a Shower Tile and Protect it Further
Mold can easily develop in damp shower tile. When not eliminated at the right time, this mold spreads on the entire surface and the nearby walls quickly. It looks unsightly and also reeks of a bad odor. Thankfully, mold is easy to eliminate. There are ways to prevent its formation altogether. Here are some recommendations on how to remove mold using a quality tile cleaner. This article will also throw light on how to prevent its recurrence.
Keep your Shower Tile and Grout Dry
After every shower use, you should keep your surfaces dry using absorbent cloths, else you could face issues with hard water stains, soap scum and mold buildup.
Clean Mold Buildup
If you find mold and mildew on your shower tile and grout, you need to clean it immediately using a natural stone cleaner. Such a shower approved cleaner is gentle on the natural stone and tough on the stains.
Keep Your Marble Sealed
Only cleaning mold buildup from natural stone does not guarantee that it will not formed again as they are porous. After a thorough cleaning using a quality tile cleaner, you should seal your shower tile and grout using high-quality stone sealers as these form a waterproof layer on the surface. A natural stone sealer forms a hydrophobic layer on the natural stone, making the water sheet off the surface. As water is no longer absorbed by the porous natural stone, it does not lead to mold growth. The sealant gets inside the pores and shuts them permanently, thereby preventing moisture absorption and subsequent mold breeding.
Dangers of Mold
Mold leaves a greenish black residue on the surface, ruining the aesthetics of the surface. It also reeks of a bad odor. Mold and mildew cause respiratory problems and eye problems. Mold also makes the floor slippery, which can cause accidents. Mold also penetrates the porous grout between the tiles, deteriorating it. A damaged grout loosens the bond between two tiles and also causes water to stagnate in its holes, leading to bacteria, fungi and mold breeding. It is recommended to use high-quality tile floor cleaning products to remove all traces of mold from your natural stone shower.
High-Quality Tile Cleaning and Sealing Products
Imperia Deep Clean:
Imperia Deep Clean - a deep soaking tile cleaner penetrates into the surface knocking off the mold, mildew and stains at the root level. Unlike other acidic cleaners which damage the tiles, Imperia Deep Clean is alkaline and hence gentle on the surface.
Celine:
Celine - a clear topical solvent-based resin product, not just seals natural stone, it creates a hydrophobic surface while penetrating deep into tile and grout. Once your natural stone tile and grout are clean, the pores will open, allowing the passage of all liquids. Celine shuts all the pores to prevent the occurrence of stains and mold while adding a slight sheen to the surface.
Caponi:
Caponi is an epoxy grout sealer built on a rock-solid 2-part solvent titanium resin/epoxy foundation. It is available in 40 different colors. It can seal the grout lines in just one coat and make them waterproof.
Sentura :
Grab our quality tile cleaner and sealer to clean and protect mold breeding in shower tile. Also buy our grout sealer to protect your porous grout from moisture absorption.
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