I am not a very good handyman - Am a science salesman- I have been able to get mildewed grout out between the bathtube tiles and regrout them but as I am removing the old tube and tile sealant - I have a nice healthy layer of mildew between the edge of the tube and the wall tile. I could just scrap it out and put mildew resistent silicone sealant there but then it would start to grow into the grout a few years later. My question is what can I use to stop the mildew completely before I put on my sealant. How do I kill the mildew and leave the bathroom standing.
2007-01-06 07:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a 10% bleach solution and keep scrubbing and rinsing until all visible mold is gone. Let it dry for a day or so. Then use acetone and a clean towel to remove any soap residue which would keep the caulk from adhering. Use 100% silicon caulk which is made by GE and get a brand new tube. Do not use any caulk that says you can clean up with water. Have a roll of paper towels and a trash receptacle nearby.
As you apply caulk do it carefully and as smoothly as possible. Don't use too much, just enough to fill the gap with a slight bulge above. If you smooth it with your finger wipe only once then use a paper towel to clean caulk off of your finger. If you need to add more use the caulking gun, don't try to add excess that you wiped off with your finger it just makes a mess.
When one wall is finished smooth whole run.Keep your hands clean. Let caulk dry for at least a day.
I do refinishing work for a living and this method works great. Be sure to have proper ventilation when using bleach and acetone.
good luck
Doug
2007-01-06 09:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to kill mildew is with a 50/50 percent solution of bleach and water. Put in a spray bottle and mist everywhere that you have mildew. Be sure not to get this mixture on the metal fixtures, it will turn it black. Also you can not store the mixture in the spray bottle, it will eat away at the tube and the sprayer. To dispose of leftover bleach mixture, pour in the toilet and let it set.
2007-01-06 07:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIY rfile..is stable...you may get rid of each and every of the grout..with a grout gadget & re grout the bathe lower back.and you're able to seal the grout..with a grout sealer...this could take a weekend maximum possibly,,or in case you merely choose a speedy restore for now, you ought to use a caulking..yet..get a shower & bathe caulking it extremely is mould and mould resistant..once you be conscious the caulk shop a textile moist so which you will shop your hands sparkling and to help soft the caulk..it is recommended to get in this ASAP..you dont choose mould or mould growing to be at the back of the tiles..if it has'nt began already..If it have been me i could get a twig bottle and positioned bleach in it and spray those cracks the night earlier you caulk,and with a humid textile wipe the outdoors of the tile earlier you caulk day after on the instant
2016-10-06 13:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bleach to kill the mildew. air circulation is vital to keep mildew at bay in a bathroom. use latex caulk instead of silcone, as silicone is overrated and hard to work with.
2007-01-06 11:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i think you have is that every time you use the bath tub to take a shower water gets behind the tile and no air gets in there and that's why it mildews so get that fixed first and then you should be OK
2007-01-06 08:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by george e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spray bleach water on the mildew, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe. after that spray again and let it air dry. all the mildew will be dead and or gone and then you can seal it.
2007-01-06 07:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by george 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋