A wipe-down each day keeps mold and mildew at bay.

You could take quicker, colder showers, but who wants to do that?

There are plenty of other ways to keep your bathroom a serene, mold-free oasis.

How to reduce moisture in the bathroom

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Get Whatever Fan you could

This one seems obvious, but it bears mentioning.

An exhaust fan will remove stale, moist air from your bathroom and keep the whole place dryer.

you’re free to buy portable ones (yay!

Do this for at least 30 minutes, and your walls will thank you.

If you’re lucky enough to have a window in your bathroom, leave this open too!

Bring in House Plants

Somehouse plants thrive in humidityand simultaneously help remove moisture from the air.

Talk about the perfect symbiotic relationship.

They also happen to look pretty in a bathroom.

Wet towels can make the air damp, and that moist air can keep your towels from fully drying.

It’s a cycle of musty destruction!

Heated flooring is also a great solution (and super luxurious feeling).

These finishes are less likely to trap mold and are easier to wipe down.