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As one of the smallest rooms in most houses, bathrooms should, in theory, be among the easiest to decorate. Replace a luminaire, install a new shower curtain and you havea piece that looks virtually new Before knowing it. However, in their quest forMake their bathrooms more attractive Spaces, many people make a critical error (and often expensive): screen hanging.

Although bright flowers or high zebra stripes can add character to an otherwise mobilist room, the Ottawa-certified mold inspector and the redadiatorJohn Ward ofMussel bus said it could do itPut your health in danger.

The humidity droplets of your shower - or even a plumbing leak - can make serious ravages on your space in no time. If this moisture lands on your wallpaper, or even on the glue securing it, you then have a major risk of black mold in development, "warns. It notes that a mold problem can develop extremely rapidly, often in the 24 to 48 hours of moisture fixing to an organic material, such as wallpaper, cellulose in which can also provide nutrients that it must also be provided. spread.

So, how do you know if your existing wallpaper has been affected? Ward suggests looking for mature sections or coat wallpaper. If this is not enough evidence for you, you can take a look at the wallpaper can provide a confirmation. "You are likely to see a major discoloration and even black mold", which generally has green or black or oblong circular patches, and often has a slicing texture.

If you already have wallpaper on your bathroom walls, there are ways to reduce your risk of mold by developing behind it. "The most important thing to remember for bathrooms with wallpaper is to keep them as dry as possible," says Ward.

His recommendations? Repair leaks as soon as you notice them, install an exhaust fan in your bathroom to reduce moisture and completely dry all the surfaces that become wet when you are detaching - your wallpaper included. However, it is not a wallpaper that can present a serious problem: Ward also recommends avoiding using wood or carpet in your bathroom, which sears slowly and can contribute to the growth of the mold.