Stepping out of the shower, have you ever noticed the room veiled in a mist so thick you can’t even see yourself in the mirror since it’s covered in steam? Or do you find odors from the toilet linger longer than you want? Or are there specks of mold growing on your bathroom ceiling?
These are signs that your bathroom ventilation is not properly functioning or your bathroom does not have sufficient ventilation. The expert technicians at AJ’s Electrical have put together four reasons why bathroom ventilation is important:
Prevent Mold
Over time, excess steam build-up can lead to mold or mildew forming in your bathroom.
Bathroom mold often occurs as a result of high humidity and poor ventilation. These factors combined, offer the mold an environment to spore, grow and reproduce – since mold thrives in damp areas.
Not only is mold growth unappealing to users of the bathroom, but it can lead to damaged surfaces as well as pose a health hazard.
While each individual may react to mold exposure differently, for most people, exposure to excessive amounts of mold can lead to symptoms such as a stuffy nose, wheezing, and irritation to the eyes or skin.
Maintain Aesthetics
Having mold growing on your bathroom ceiling may not be aesthetically pleasing, but a bathroom without proper ventilation may suffer from other aesthetic issues. These issues involve the walls and flooring of the bathroom.
Excess moisture build-up can also lead to interior paint peeling and bubbling or wallpaper deterioration.
Wooden floors and doors are also exposed to damage through humidity. Since wood is highly susceptible to water absorption, a lack of ventilation can lead to wood swelling, warping and even rotting.
Eliminate Odors
Unpleasant odors in a bathroom can pile up and linger if there is not a proper ventilation system in place.
These odors can come from the usage of the toilet damp towels to residual moisture in the walls built up over time. Bathroom ventilation systems help to eliminate these odors quickly, keeping your bathroom smelling fresh and free of bad odors.
Get Ready Quicker
Many people start their days with a shower but many people don’t have time to wait for foggy mirrors to clear up before they continue to get ready.
A hazy, steam-filled bathroom and covered mirrors are not ideal when you’re in a rush which means that proper bathroom ventilation, which clears the steam away quickly, will help you with your efficiency by allowing you to get ready quicker.
If efficient bathroom ventilation is in place, there won’t even be steam on the mirrors when you step out of the shower.
Overall, bathroom ventilation is a crucial part of any bathroom. It helps to remove excess moisture from your shower and bathtub which helps to eliminate unpleasant odors, both from toilet usage and dampness, and mold growth.
A proper bathroom fan will also help maintain the aesthetic appearance of your bathroom while also allowing you to be more efficient in your morning routine.