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Spots on the bathroom ceiling that come back after every cleaning
Bathrooms in Florida fight steam from the inside and humid air from the outside. We clean out the growth and make sure the room can actually dry.
A bathroom has to dry between showers
Steam settles on the coolest surfaces first: the ceiling over the shower, the corners and the grille of the exhaust fan. If the fan is weak, switched off too soon or ducted into the attic rather than outside, the moisture stays and mold follows.
We remove the growth from ceilings, grout, caulk and vent covers, replace what cannot be cleaned and check that the fan pulls air out of the house. A clean ceiling with the same weak fan will be spotted again within months.
How the job goes
Check the room
We look at the ceiling, walls, tub surround, fan and the duct above it.
Clean and remove
Growth is cleaned from hard surfaces, and soft or damaged material is replaced.
Test the airflow
The fan, the duct and where it ends are checked, and we tell you what to change.
Seal and prime
Fresh caulk and a stain-blocking primer go on once everything is dry.
What the work includes
Ceiling and wall cleaning
Growth removed from painted surfaces and treated.
Grout, caulk and vents
Failed caulk replaced, grout cleaned and vent covers cleaned or swapped.
Airflow check
The fan and duct tested, with plain advice on what to replace.
Drying and primer
The room dried out and the ceiling primed for paint.
Questions about this work
How long should the fan run?
About 20 minutes after a shower is a good habit. A timer switch makes it automatic.
Is the pink film in the shower mold?
It is usually a bacteria that likes damp, soapy surfaces. It wipes off, but it shows the area stays wet.
Can you replace the fan?
We tell you the size and type that fits the room. An electrician can install it, or we can arrange it.
Want someone to take a look?
Tell us what you have seen or smelled and where. We will come out, measure and send a written estimate.