Room by Room Tips
for a Healthier Home

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Shower Curtain

• Keep the shower curtain liner inside the shower.
• Replace shower curtain liners periodically.
• If your shower has a door, be sure it is water tight.
• Keep shower doors clean. Remove soap scum from the tracks and clean those areas thoroughly.

After Showering

• Drip awhile or towel dry before stepping out of the shower or tub.
• Operate a small fan to mix bathroom air after showering to speed drying.
• Be sure your bathroom is adequately ventilated by a window, and exhaust fan, or both.
• Keep bathroom door open after you take a shower to allow for faster drying and evaporation time.

Cleaning

• To minimize mold growth, you can clean bathroom surfaces with a mild bleach solution (be sure to wear a proper mask and ventilate outside the room).
• Keep bathroom rugs and bath mats dry. Wash them periodically.
• Check under sink for leaking water. If water leaks into a wooden cupboard below, it can cause rotting wood and mold.
• Be sure to vacuum the bathroom at least once a week to remove hair, lint and other debris.

Storage

• All medicine/pills should be kept in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf that is out of the reach of small children.