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Common Bathroom Grout and Caulk Problems That Lead to Mold

Where Bathroom Mold Starts Bathroom mold does not appear out of nowhere. It grows where moisture sits undisturbed, and the two most common spots are grout lines and caulk seams. Grout is porous by nature, and caulk, even the good kind, eventually shrinks or pulls away from surfaces. Once that happens, water seeps in and mold takes hold. Catching these issues early saves a lot of scrubbing and prevents damage that can get behind tiles or under fixtures. Knowing what to look