Erica Young Updated: Jan. 05, 2022
What is the pink mold in my shower?
So here’s the surprising fact: the “pink mold” in your shower is not mold. Ready to get scientific? The pink residue often found on your shower floor, covering your grout, near the toilet water line and hanging on the bottom of the shower curtain is actually a type of airborne bacteria called Serratia marcescens.
The bacteria can be found almost anywhere (thanks to being airborne), but often pops up in the bathroom because it thrives in damp environments and grows by feeding off fat and mineral deposits from soap scum and shampoo.
The good news is Serratia marcescens is mostly harmless. Touching it while you’re showering or cleaning won’t cause any problems (in rare cases it can cause infections through open wounds or the eye). But it’s unsightly and you don’t want it in your bathroom. Here’s how to get rid of “pink mold” for good. Read more HERE.