Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in the home; they're where you start and end your day. This is where you also take care of your most personal needs. But bathrooms can also be a source of health risks if they're not properly maintained.

After a hard day, your bathroom may be the place where you unwind in the tub. Still, with all the plumbing, humidity, and other activities going on inside, the area is full of unanticipated dangers.

Read on to be aware of the top warning signs you should look out for.

Cleaners for Bathrooms

Despite the temptation to choose the purest, most powerful cleaner you can find, some commercial cleaners have chemicals that may irritate your skin and eyes or create harmful fumes. 

Instead, seek out cleaners that have earned the EPA's Safer Choice certification, or make your own using non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, borax, and baking soda.

Hairballs

The hair, cosmetics, and filth you wash down the sink as part of your beauty routine might eventually clog the pipes. A clog may, at an inconvenient time, cause the sink or tub to overflow, which could result in water damage to the remainder of the room. 

To avoid it, run a drain snake through the pipes anytime the drainage starts to stall.

Mold

Bathrooms are a prime location for mold because of the regular intake of humidity. It frequently appears in the caulk or grout between tiles, but it can also grow inconspicuously behind walls and ceilings, beneath floors, or inside ducting. 

Use proper ventilation, such as fans, open windows, and dehumidifiers, to stop the buildup.

Wet Floors

The washroom is where older people most frequently sustain unintended wounds. Neglecting the tub can also cause slips and falls, whether when entering or exiting the tub. 

In addition to keeping the floor of the tub or shower clean, think about putting grab bars or adding non-slip strips to the floor to reduce the risk of injury.

Termites

Be careful if you have young children splashing around in the tub since water can seep through the flooring and into the house's frame. This effectively turns the ground floor into a termite feeding area. 

Regular inspections and sealing any flooring gaps will help you avoid an infestation by keeping the water safely on the surface.

Lead

Lead poisoning is especially deadly for youngsters and pregnant people. Corroded pipes or ones linked with lead solder can leak this hazardous metal into your water. 

Fortunately, the EPA has strict regulations around water, so if your home's plumbing was renovated within the last thirty years, you should be fine. Call your local utility to have it checked if you have any doubts.

Overheated Water

Keeping your water heater on too high a setting can result in burns and scalding, especially for kids and the elderly who react more slowly to too-hot water. 

The EPA advises setting the water temperature to 120 degrees, which is less risky and can help you save on energy expenditures, despite some tank manufacturers' recommendations to keep the water at 140 degrees.

Your New Bath

If you have had your tub refinished, you should use caution. The reglazing procedure releases a chemical called methylene chloride, which can have minor side effects, including weariness, headaches, dizziness, or chemical burns. 

Therefore, if your tub is redone, keep the bathroom well-ventilated for a few days after it is finished.

Conclusion

To reduce the risks in your bathroom, be sure to clean surfaces regularly with a disinfectant cleaner and keep the floor dry. 

If you have slippery tile or linoleum floors, consider using a non-slip floor cleaner. In addition, make sure your toilets and bathtubs are clean and free of soap scum and that your towels and rugs are fresh and dry.

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