If you live in London, you’ve probably dealt with mould in the bathroom at least once. Older properties, tiny bathrooms and poor ventilation make it almost inevitable. The good news is that a few small changes can make a big difference, and you don’t need to gut the whole room to get on top of it.
Get the Air Moving
Mould needs moisture, and a small bathroom with no airflow will give it plenty. If you’ve got an extractor fan, make sure it’s actually working properly. A fan that barely pulls air isn’t doing much. Run it during every shower and leave it on for at least 15 minutes afterwards.
If your bathroom has a window, open it after you shower, even in winter. A few minutes of cold air will clear the steam far quicker than leaving the door open and pushing damp air into the rest of the flat.
Daily Habits That Help
Wiping down the walls and shower screen after you’re done takes about 30 seconds and removes a huge amount of moisture. A cheap squeegee hung on a suction hook is all you need.
Keep the bathroom warm enough, too. Cold surfaces attract condensation, which is exactly what mould feeds on. If you don’t have a heated towel rail, even a small radiator set to a low temperature will help keep surfaces dry between showers.
Why Your Wall Surface Matters
This is where a lot of people get stuck. Grout lines, untreated plaster and painted surfaces are all porous. They absorb moisture, and once mould gets into those tiny gaps, it’s very hard to remove properly. You can scrub it off, but it’ll come back within weeks.
Non-porous surfaces don’t have this problem. PVC wall cladding, for example, creates a completely sealed surface with no grout lines at all. UK suppliers like Simply Cladding stock hygienic PVC panels that are designed for damp-prone rooms and can be fitted directly over existing tiles or plaster. A quick wipe down and the walls stay clean.
For older London properties where the bathroom hasn’t been updated in years, swapping porous surfaces for something non-porous is one of the most effective long-term fixes.
Small Room, Fewer Excuses
A small London bathroom is actually easier to keep mould-free than a large one, as long as you stay consistent. Ventilate after every shower, squeegee the walls, keep the room warm and consider your wall surfaces. Get those basics right and mould won’t stand a chance.
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