How to properly ventilate the bathroom

Disinfecting bathrooms is a part of the hygiene maintenance routine that you need to follow to keep your house safe from germs and diseases.

After the decontamination, you must wash or sanitize your hands to get rid of unwanted germs that might have latched onto your fingers. Other than washing your hands, you must also ventilate the place properly to let out the air that might be filled with unwanted chemicals.

To ensure proper ventilation you need to open the bathroom windows, air vents, and exhaust fans. To understand the process a bit better, read more:

Importance of bathroom ventilation

Your bathroom can easily be classified as the wettest place in your house. Factors contributing to the high humidity are steamy showers, running taps, off-dripping, etc.

This level of humidity and moisture can give rise to potential problems such as the build-up of mold, unpleasant smell, and discoloration of the grout.

Bathroom ventilation:

1. Reduces Bacterial growth

A well-ventilated bathroom prevents the building up of bacteria as it allows sufficient sunlight through and enables the crossing of air.

2. Prevents mold and mildew

Mold and mildew thrive in dark and damp places. If you improve your bathroom's ventilation, you can easily keep the mold and mildew from growing.

3. Enhances comfort and well-being

A neat, clean, disinfected, and well-ventilated bathroom brings you peace and comfort as it makes it easy to breathe and gives you a sense of spaciousness.

Tips to properly ventilate a bathroom

This section will provide some of the best ways and solutions to help you keep the bathroom well-ventilated.

1. Open the bathroom window

Make the best use of the windows and doors in your bathroom. Let your bathroom window stay open for at least 15 minutes after you exit.

2. Wiping up the puddles

Accumulation of drops and puddles on your floor is a hazard that you should try to avoid. This moisture creates an environment for the growth of bacteria and mold. You must use absorbent rugs to absorb the excess moisture.

3. Do not keep the shower doors and curtains closed

After you shower, open the shower doors and curtains to let the running fan dry the moisture more quickly.

4. Run the exhaust fan

f you have an exhaust fan in your bathroom, you must run it to let out all the shower steam. If you turn it off right after you shower, it will not allow the device to work properly and eliminate all the moisture.

Installing a fan with an automatic humidity sensor will make your hectic morning routine very easy. These devices switch the fan on when the humidity is very high and close it when the humidity is low, respectively.

5. Time your ventilation

You must ensure sufficient ventilation time to completely dry your bathroom, approximately 15 minutes. Also, the windows, air vent, or exhaust fan should be left open for an adequate amount of time after using a disinfectant and before using the bathroom again.

6. Clean surfaces

Clean the surfaces properly to prevent the germs from spreading. Use soap mixed with water and other appropriate products to clean taps, counters, and other hard surfaces. For surfaces such as rugs and bath mats, use products designed specifically for cleaning them or detergents for soft cloth-like material.

7. Remove and store disinfectants properly

Use the disinfectants according to the guidelines mentioned in the products. Wear safety equipment while using them. Keep the products out of the reach of children and pets. Wash your hands immediately after disinfection. Clearly label all the bathroom disinfectants.

Ventilation is made easy by using a disinfectant spray, keeping the windows open, using an air vent or exhaust fan, and allowing enough time.

You must remember to carefully store and use the disinfectant products. If you have any more questions, you can reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help.