Q: As I was getting ready to take a shower, I looked up and noticed black splotches on my bathroom ceiling. What causes mold on bathroom ceiling surfaces, and what can I do to get rid of mold on the ...

No, the black plague isn't descending from your bathroom ceiling — that's just mold. With the right procedure, you can kick that ceiling mold to the curb.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. If you’re battling mold in a humid bathroom, these are the best ways ...

Use safer, effective cleaners over bleach. Wear protective gear and choose the right method. Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly. Mold can wreak absolute havoc on not only your ...

Painting over mold might make your bathroom look clean—but it won’t solve the problem. One renter shares the hard lesson they ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. In the early 1990s, the U.S. was shocked ...

Ever notice a slimy pink or reddish film on your shower walls and grout lines? This sticky substance — often called pink mold — is usually found in warm, moist environments that lack proper ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Cleaning shower grout is a normal part of bathroom maintenance ...

A microbiologist on TikTok recently cleared up a common misconception about the mysterious pink substance that often appears in bathrooms. He stitched a video from another creator showing them in a ...