Maryland humidity and the bathroom mildew problem

That pink or black line along the shower caulk is mildew, and it loves warm, damp rooms that never fully dry out. Summer here is basically built for it.

Keep it dry

• Run the exhaust fan during the shower and for 20 minutes after.
• Squeegee the glass and walls. It takes thirty seconds.
• Leave the shower curtain spread out, not bunched.
• Wash bath mats weekly.

If the caulk itself is stained through, cleaning will not fix it. Re-caulking is a cheap weekend job and makes the whole bathroom look newer.