10/19/2026
Your bathroom is not a rainforest. 🌧️🚿 And if it smells like one, we should probably talk.
This week’s Maintenance Monday is all about bathroom moisture, mildew prevention, and those mysterious smells that seem to appear out of nowhere.
Whether you’re living in a UVA-area apartment or sharing a house with roommates, keeping your bathroom fresh takes more than the occasional cleaning spree.
Here’s the thing: hot showers create humidity, and when that moisture has nowhere to go, it can lead to musty odors, mildew, and other unwanted bathroom surprises.
A few small habits make a big difference:
💨 Give that exhaust fan a job! Run it before, during, and for about 20–30 minutes after showering.
🚪 Leave the bathroom door open after showering when practical to help moisture escape.
🧽 Give your exhaust fan grille a little attention. Dust and lint build up there, too.
🛁 Keep up with regular bathroom cleaning. Soap scum, body oils, and grime won’t magically disappear.
🧺 Hang up wet towels and spread out your shower curtain or liner so they can dry.
🚽 And that pink, orange, or dark buildup in your toilet? It’s not automatically mold. Bacteria, minerals, and everyday grime can all cause discoloration.
If your bathroom still smells musty after cleaning and ventilating, you’re noticing recurring growth, or your exhaust fan isn’t working, contact CBS Rentals. We’d rather address a small issue before it becomes a bigger one!
✨ Save this for your next bathroom cleaning day, share it with your roommates, and follow for more Maintenance Monday tips, UVA off-Grounds living advice, rental updates, and Charlottesville happenings.
Because the only thing that should be thriving in your bathroom is your skincare routine. 🧴