2006-12-13 02:52:59 · 18 answers · asked by hattybombatty 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You could try neat Bleach. Spread it around the whole area and leave for a while then rinse. Don't wear anything that could spoil!
2006-12-13 02:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a preparation for this available from hardware stores. Also try bleach but use goggles, rubber gloves and old clothes when applying it. Best way though as others have said is to strip it out with a sharp knife and reapply some more. When done use a shower spray after every shower, available in all supermarkets by Mr Muscle. It is for tiles but as it runs down the tiles after use it goes on to the silicone and keeps that clean as well. When buying more sealant get bathroom silicone and do not use CAULK as this is not as waterproof as the silicone.
Best of luck with it and have a good Christmas.
2006-12-13 03:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem and have tried everything on the market. The only way was to remove the old sealant using a sharp knife and re seal using a mildew resistant sealant. Now it looks a million dollars and the way to keep it looking good is to spray watered down bleach on it about once a month. Good Luck
2006-12-14 22:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by MASON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how bad it is, you may have to dig the old caulk out & re-caulk it.
To prevent mold in the future, I found that those "shower clean" sprays help (you spray after each shower & it helps prevent soap scum build-up as well as mold), and make sure you leave your shower curtain/door open to air out every time after a shower. Some people even have a towel handy to dry the walls after each shower. If you remove the humidity after a shower, you won't have the mold build up. This works. I have been in my new place for 2.5 yrs and just started getting some mold in my shower (I take a shower every day, so yes my shower gets used regularly).
2006-12-13 03:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theres a great cleaning product out called Detol Mould & Mildew remover.
2006-12-13 03:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Amy_Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut it out using a sharp blade make sure all is removed use a small wire brush being carefull not to mark the tray hoover debries up make sure area is dry re-seal with a kitchen/bathroom sealant :aprox£6 a gun to apply aprox £3 NO POINT IN CLEANING OLD!!
2006-12-13 03:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think neat bleach is the best. Most cleaning products should remove this. You can buy specalist mould removers but good old bleach should do the trick.
2006-12-13 06:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the sealant and re-apply.
2006-12-13 02:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is deep set into the silicone molding, you need to rip it out and re do it all (re-caulk).
And next time make sure the area is always dry, so it won't happen again.
2006-12-13 03:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by TRUSTME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try Tilex, but unfortunately, it's hard to get mildew out of caulking. You might have to cut out the caulk and reapply with a "mildew resistant" caulk.
2006-12-13 02:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jerry J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋