A WOMAN has hit back at cruel trolls who compared her new bathroom to the nuclear wasteland of Chernobyl.
Georgia had proudly shared off the results of her bathroom glow up, complete with a change of window, building of a false wall and having re-skimmed and tiled.
But when she took to TikTok to post the transformation, she was inundated with comments from trolls, who had less than complimentary things to say about the new look.
“Thought it was mould for a minute,” one person said of the spotted tiles.
“Literally everything glowed down. Hard. Looks like something you’d see in Chernobyl,” another cruelly exclaimed.
“Looks like someone had explosive diarrhoea on the walls,” a third laughed.
Someone else insisted the new bathroom was “mould core”, as another wrote: “Them tiles are not my style at all.
“Jesus, look like paint’s been splattered!”
“That’s hideous,” someone else raged, with Georgia hitting back, “to you”.
“The USSR called, they want their bathroom back,” another said, while others said the tiles looked like they belonged in Tesco or Asda.
“Looks terrible,” someone else insisted.
Georgia responded to the backlash by sharing some of the worst comments in another TikTok, as she wrote over the top: “POV, people really hate your bathroom!”
“Too late now!” Georgia wrote on the last slide, before adding in the caption, “Can’t do anything about it now!”
“Na the Chernobyl comment so outta pocket,” one person wrote in the comments on that TikTok.
To which Georgia replied: “I can see what they mean but also I’m not an interior designer.
“So I take the L and be happy with the fact I still like it even if no one else does.”
“It’s most important that you & whoever lives with you likes it,” someone else said.
“Who cares what anyone else thinks?
“They’re never gonna be in it are they!”
Plumbworld, a leading expert in bathroom and kitchen products, has shared the daily habits that increase the chance of mould growing in homes.
Leaving wet towels and bathmats on floor
Wet towels and bathmats on the floors after a shower or bath can increase humidity levels which provides a perfect breeding ground for mould spores.
To prevent this, hang towels and bathmats in an area where they can dry quickly and to wash them regularly.
Not turning on the fan
An exhaust fan is critical in reducing moisture levels in the bathroom.
When taking a hot shower or bath, steam increases the room’s humidity level, creating an ideal setting for mould to flourish on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
An exhaust fan helps by moving the moist air outside, significantly reducing the risk of mould growth.
Experts suggest running the fan during the shower and for at least 20-30 minutes afterwards to lower humidity levels.
Ignoring small leaks
Even minor leaks from the sink, toilet, or shower can contribute to increased moisture levels in a bathroom, fostering an environment where mould can thrive.
Over time, these leaks can cause significant water damage, promoting mould growth in less visible areas such as inside walls or under flooring.
Fix leaks promptly to prevent mould and potential structural damage.
Keeping shower curtains or doors closed
Keeping the shower area closed after use traps moisture inside, delaying the drying process and creating a humid environment conducive to mould growth.
Mould can easily develop on shower curtains, doors, and in tile grout if they remain wet for too long.
To avoid this, leave the shower door or curtain open after use to improve air circulation and allow the area to dry more quickly.
Storing too many products
Shower caddies and corners filled with bottles and accessories may seem harmless, but they can obstruct airflow and trap moisture and creates hidden, moist niches where mould can grow unnoticed.
Keep shampoo and shower gel bottles to a minimum, and regularly clean and dry the areas underneath them to prevent mould growing.
“I think you guys did great and it looks so much better than before!!” another wrote.
“Commenting here as well, it’s not too late, just accessorise well! ” someone else suggested.
“Bamboo and plants will have this looking beaut, just need to break up the patterns and white/black.”
“Yeah 100% maybe I’ll make an update once we move in and get to dressing this room,” Georgia responded.
“But there’s actually no black in the tiles – it’s all brown and beiges and greys.”
