Asked on Jun 12, 2014
A white powder like residue in the bathroom
by Rujana H
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A while back a white powder-like residue appeared in our main bathroom. As soon as I would clean, the tops of the counters were already starting to be covered with the residue. I closed the air conditioning vent, but that wasn't it. I also stopped up the drains, with no result. Does anyone have any idea what this might be? We called the air conditioning person who checked the vents and he said they were clean. I am desperate to get rid of this stuff. We don't know if it might be something harmful.
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I never had this problem until I just recently got a new AC unit installed in my house. Now one of my bathrooms and also my entryway where I walk in the house has white residue stuff on the wall. But the only reason I think I notice is because my walls are darker colored the rest of the house is painted white so I wouldn't see it otherwise. But I never had this problem until a week ago when I got a new AC unit I wonder if there's a connection
Did you ever figure this out? I have the same problem -- started about a year ago and have now idea where it is coming from.
According to the Mayo Clinic, humidifiers can ease the symptoms of colds and the effects of dry indoor air, including cracked lips and dry skin. Many times a humidifier will release a white mist, or dust, that can settle on walls and other surfaces. This substance is caused by the minerals in regular tap water, which is often used to fill the humidifier.
I have the same problem and was wondering about the toilet tissue. It only seems to be in one bathroom. Any suggestions about what type of toilet paper to try to see if it makes a difference?
I have it as well in my bathroom, I redone my bathroom all new sheetrock flooring and still the white dust cant get rid of it
I have the white reside (almost like flour when it’s dry) in my master tub. It cleans easiest when it’s dry because when I use a wet paper towel or sponge it almost clumps into little someway sticky pieces. We have very soft water (Portland) and have I have no issues with minerals nor do I have a water softener (we don’t use them here). However, I do have two 70 lbs dogs (labrador retrievers), and I notice a fair amount of dust collecting in the upstairs where I live (while the downstairs is largely unused and collects a fraction of the dust). Even running two heppa filters in the main living areas which collect a fair amount of fine particulates I still need to dust the surfaces every couple of days. I don’t usually bother in the bathroom and I wonder if this is just more pet dander and dust from everyday traffic. I wonder if anyone else experienced this?
We have the same problem too but it's in the living, dining, kitchen areas where there's no carpet. Didn't notice in our bathrooms, yet. First I thought it's the dandruff from our cat. Then number of times I checked the floor immediately where she was grooming and saw the same white powdery thing was there like the rest of the floor, not more and no difference! If it was her it should have been more on that part of the floor than the rest, right? Also to make sure, I vacuumed those areas right before we go to bed & then checked the floors first thing in the morning. Sure enough, the white powder thing was there. We've been living in this house for the last 11 yrs & I've started to notice this for the last 6/7 months. What is this thing actually?
I think it's the sheet rock on the ceiling. I have the same problem. I'm going to paint it and see what happens
I have the same problem but it’s from using hairspray and I don’t know how to stop it. Hairspray makes white dusty stuff all over ur bathroom.
The lady nailed it toilet paper dust have you cleaned your bathroom vent power vent lately
It's all over the inside of our bathroom power vent
I have the same problem and have had it going on two years now. I think it is some sort of mold. It comes back when you mop it with you name it vinegar, ammonia, bleach. I'm really glad to have reached this forum because it is something I've never seen before. My neighbor's oak tree fell on my house about 2 years ago and there were holes in two ceilings and the floor was away from the foundation in one room. It's a 100 year old cedar shake house so there plenty of opportunity for mold under the house, as a matter of fact I had to have it treated. I have thought for a long time it could be some sort of mite but more and more I am thinking it is mold. This stuff tracks or hitchhikes is the term used a lot. Again, I'm not sure what is going on I just know what you are talking about with the white powder and it is hard to get up. In my case it is not sheet rock or any of the things eazy answers. I'm hoping for some answers because whatever is going on with me is almost contagious and let me qualify this by saying I have never had any fear or problems with anything like this before. As for the toilet paper I think this stiff eats it. You will notice it on plastic too.
Rujana H, did you ever solve the problem ,,, I have the exact same issue and it's driving me crazy ... I have tried dozens of things and at this point it appears to happen after I get ready to go somewhere. So using the shower is suspect ... please let me know if you solved what you did ... it's absolutely mind boggling