How to Remove Mold Stains in the Shower & Bathroom Walls

Dark mold in the grout of a white tiled corner.

Seeing mold stains in bathroom nooks and crannies? Act fast to stop shower spores from spreading. Here’s our step-by-step guide for how to get clean mold stains in the bathroom, along with tips for preventing bathroom mold stains.

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Follow these steps to effectively remove mold from your shower, walls or other bathroom surfaces.

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How to clean mold stains in the shower and bathroom with bleach

  1. Prep the area

    Spray or wipe the moldy area with warm water to loosen any buildup.

  2. Mix bleach solution

    Pour ⅓ cup of Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach into 1 gallon of water. This bleach solution works effectively to clean mold stains and mildew stains in shower grout and on shower curtains and bathroom surfaces.

  3. Apply the solution

    Wipe the surface with the bleach solution, ensuring you cover all mold-affected areas. Keep surfaces wet for 10 minutes.

  4. Rinse

    Rinse the area with warm water and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth to avoid water spots.

  5. Dry

    Make sure to dry the area completely.

How to clean mold stains & mildew stains in the shower and bathroom with Clean-Up™ Cleaner + Bleach

  1. Preclean the area

    For visibly soiled surfaces, preclean before disinfecting.

  2. Spray surfaces

    Hold and spray Clorox™ Clean-Up™ Cleaner + Bleach 4–6 inches from surface until thoroughly wet.

  3. Wait

    Leave treated surface visibly wet for 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there DIY and natural mold cleaning options that don’t require bleach?

While there are alternatives to bleach, these DIY options below are not registered by the EPA to kill mold. Any product that kills mold needs to be registered with the EPA like Clorox Disinfecting Bleach. However you may try these options for cleaning mold stains:

  • Vinegar: Spray white vinegar onto mold stain, let it sit for an hour, then scrub and rinse.
  • Hydrogen peroxide: Apply 3% hydrogen peroxide directly on moldy areas. Let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing with warm water.
  • Baking soda: Mix baking soda with water to form a paste, apply it to the mold, scrub, and rinse.
Are there additional mold and mildew tips for bathroom surfaces?

Here are some things to consider when cleaning mold in the bathroom.

  • Moldy caulk: If mold is embedded in cracked caulk, consider removing and replacing it, as it’s challenging to clean once mold gets inside.
  • Painting over mold: Don’t paint over mold, as it will eventually bleed through the paint. Always remove mold, then clean and dry the area thoroughly before any painting.
  • Tile and grout care: Regularly clean and reseal tile and grout to maintain a mold-resistant surface.

For more bathroom cleaning products and tips, check out our cleaning products category page.