Pink mold in the shower is a common bathroom maintenance problem that appears as pink, orange, or reddish stains around grout lines, shower drains, silicone seals, and wet surfaces. Although it is commonly called pink mold, the growth is usually associated with the bacteria Serratia marcescens rather than traditional mold.
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2026-08-26
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2026-07-24Pink mold in a shower is often not true mold. It is commonly related to Serratia marcescens, a moisture-loving bacterium that can appear as pink, orange, or red residue around shower corners, grout, drains, valves, and shower accessories.