I'm dealing with a cramped bathroom in my apartment that's roughly 5x6ft, equipped with a standing shower but lacking any ventilation. The environment tends to get quite damp and has a high chance of mildew forming. I'm exploring ways to improve airflow and was considering a small dehumidifier, but I wonder if that would be sufficient. My unit is part of a larger house that was converted into three separate apartments, and it seems like my bathroom was initially intended just to have a toilet. Any suggestions on effective ways to get some air circulating?
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If you're renting, definitely bring this up with your landlord. It's not fair for you to deal with potential mold issues due to poor ventilation from the unit's conversion. They should take responsibility for fixing it.
A small dehumidifier might help a bit, but keep in mind it won't fully solve the problem. It’s more of a temporary fix. Focus on getting air moving out of the bathroom. If possible, keep the door open after showers to let the moisture escape, and consider talking to your landlord about installing some sort of ventilation system.
Try positioning a box fan in the bathroom and leave the door open as much as you can. It'll help get some air moving around. You might want to combine this with a dehumidifier to actually tackle the moisture in the air.
Thanks for the idea! I’ll definitely give that a shot. I just want to make sure I’m not dealing with mold.