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kenlimfornication
post Dec 12 2014, 02:52 PM

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hi all,

i have a exhaust fan mounted on my toilet window just like the above. However, my toilet still feels very "wet" and already have mold on my plaster ceiling although I just move in 8 months ago.

Contractor previously told me my condo is quite old (14 years) and has house sweat. Whatever bullcrap that is. I even have molds on my PVC in the masterbedroom and shirts which I havent worn for a long time. How do I get rid of molds?

kenlimfornication
post Dec 12 2014, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(halcyon27 @ Dec 12 2014, 03:08 PM)
From what you described, I would say that's unhealthy. Which floor are you on? Can you open windows or sliding door if it has a balcony to air it?

To remove excess humidity, dehumudify either with AC (in dry mode) or with a dedicated dehumidifier from brands like Firenzi, Delonghi or Stadler Form's Albert. For window use, if you can get a higher CFM one like 8" instead of 6" that might help.

Although not practiced in a home, those blue lamp thingy that is seen in McD or KFC near the washing area might help if placed in the bathroom above say the mirror. That will help kill mould spores.
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Thanks, I will look into the machines, but they're not cheap as well sad.gif

QUOTE(kimsim @ Dec 12 2014, 03:11 PM)
Used Aircon would help the temperature more dry.

In toilet just install exhaust fan at ceiling or face to window.
Inside wardrobe can buy Hippo for suck up water
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Already have exhaust fan. Will try hippo.

QUOTE(ozak @ Dec 12 2014, 05:53 PM)
Your exhaust fan need to run continue another 15-20min after you  comeout. A short period doesn't help. Reduce the flashing bath water or wet area by instal the screen or separate the bath area.

For wardrop, get the hippo or from daiso that absorb moisture.  It need to replace after full absorp. Or a electrical heat dryer which I not sure where can get anymore. I m using this.

For room, just aircon is enough.
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QUOTE(weikee @ Dec 12 2014, 06:38 PM)
Cloud be small leak on the floor above. I doubt toilet humid can build mold with exhaust fan running. My bath room don't have exhaust fan, but window are 30% open all the time. So far OK no mold for 3+ year now.
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Not sure if it is leak because the mold is quite evenly spread across the plaster ceiling. My toilet window is only about 3ft (h) x 1.5ft (w).


Plasma or ionizer doesnt help right? It says prevent mold from forming. Not sure.
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post Dec 12 2014, 07:19 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Dec 12 2014, 07:13 PM)
Mine is only 2x2
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Hm weird, i open it as well. Let me try on the exhaust fan longer.
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post Dec 14 2014, 07:44 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Dec 12 2014, 07:24 PM)
Doubt it do any help. What is on the top?  Your plaster ceiling installed new?
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yea new plaster ceiling. well the mold is not like 1 big patch of black. just some stains across it and can see the rusted nails patch too.

QUOTE(enriquelee @ Dec 13 2014, 10:09 AM)
Your house humidity is very high. Must find out the source then only you can resolve your problem.
For temporary measure, you can put some charcoal at those high humidity areas 1st.
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Yea, how do i do that...i'm still thinking.

QUOTE(ozak @ Dec 13 2014, 11:51 AM)
It is raining season now. Everyday is high humidity. It is 2x the effort to get rid it.

Also if your bathroom is in shading area which is out of sun path, also Need 2x effort.

I have this kind of area which is always wet. Algae and mold is alway there.
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