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Camilla Sharman

Damaged caulking invites a summer mold surge during heatwaves (here's what to do about it)

Mold growing in a tub.

When a heatwave hits, we’re usually worried about what temperature to set the AC to stay cool or how often we should water our lawn to keep it from turning to straw. However, there’s a secret enemy we shouldn’t forget, one that thrives in high heat and humidity.

While we’re battling the heat to stay cool, the mold in your bathroom is having a holiday and making the most of the extreme weather. But according to one expert, it’s not our ability to clean and remove mold properly that is letting us down; it’s all to do with the sealant.

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