Bathroom extractor fans are a lifesaver as they can help prevent mould when you’ve taken a shower or a bath.
But when was the last time you gave yours some TLC and gave it the clean it deserves?
One mould removal company, known as @TruOrganicRestoration on TikTok, shows just how gross your extractor fan probably is, sharing a picture of one covered in mould, dust, and debris.
Over the top of the picture they wrote: “This is why you should clean your bathroom fan at least once per month”, followed by two vomiting emojis.
The wall was also looking very damp in the surrounding area, as they dealt with the bit first to ensure the area wouldn’t encourage more mould growth.
They then showed the finished result, and the fan was sparkling, looking as good as new, and they panned out to show the extractor fan in situ, and it looked so much better than it did beforehand.
If you clean it, not only is it more hygienic, but it also helps it to run more efficiently and it won’t make an unusual noise when the bathroom light is turned on.
Ductz wrote: “Like with any system, it’s important to clean bathroom exhaust fans in order to keep them functioning properly.
“Having a clean bathroom exhaust fan and vent allows the fan to run efficiently, which means it doesn’t have to work harder or take longer to clear humidity and odours from your bathroom.”
Re-Bath reckons that you can go a little longer than once a month, however, sharing: “Bathroom fans should be cleaned every six months. Dust and other debris, such as lint and hair, can accumulate on the fan blades and inside the vent, reducing the fan’s efficiency. When that happens, the fan works less effectively, leading to the build-up of moisture in the bathroom, which can lead to mould”.
In the comments, someone was left wondering who cleans their bathroom fan once a month, penning: “Bruh be real who cleans their vents once per month, like really who, who? Maybe once in a few years”. The company replied: “To each their own”.
Another asked for advice, writing: “How do you clean it though because I’ve been wanting to.”
They responded to say the cover should be removed and taken outside for cleaning with a specific mould spray, and then clean it with a “rag and a garden hose”.
Once it’s dry, it can be reapplied to the bathroom wall and then cleaned again when needed.
Someone admitted they “didn’t even know it came off”.
