How do you get rid of black stuff on the sealant around the bath?

Question

Its disgusting and I think its growing!! Please Help!

Answer 1

Only way to do it properly is to remove all the old sealant and clean thoroughly with an anti-mould/mildew cleaner or steamer to kill any spores left over. Then you fill the bath full of water to lower it so you can put new caulk in, preferably one which has anti-mould/mildew products added to prevent re-growth. After care is best with a 50/50 preparation of white vinegar and water. If you have a shower over the bath you should also wash your curtain regularly and add a teaspoon full of bicarb to the wash to kill the mould/mildew which lodges there too. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes it´s mold, and for this you will need to remove all the sealant, dry well then buy a proprietary fungicide. Don´t use household bleach, which although it seems to work. has only a temporary effect. The mold will recur in a matter of months. Allow the fungicide to work, then wipe off any debris with a clean rag. Next you need to buy a water proof silicone-rubber sealant, to put around the bath. bit off hard work but it´s the only way. Also if you can dry your bath tub when finished using it, and keep the bathroom well aired, this will help stop the problem

Answer 3

Take some baking soda and make a paste with it in a bowl by mixing in a little bit of water at a time. You want the consistency of tooth paste. Cover the black area with a thick layer of the paste and let sit for about a half hour. Scrub off the baking soda with a sponge or cloth and water. Depending on how bad it is, you may have to do this a couple of times. Also, make sure to rinse it all off really well. If not, the baking soda will dry and get grainy. If this happens then it will feel like sand under your feet while you are showering. Baking soda is a great cleaning tool though because it is tough and chem-free.

Answer 4

Try scrubbing it with a toothbrush (an old one - not your little brother's) and some bicarbonate of soda. Failing that, just squirt some more sealant over the top to freshen it up.

Tip: Once it's clean, just wipe it down a couple of times a week with a cloth and some Cif, then rinse and wipe with a dry cloth. This will keep the gemlins at bay.

Answer 5

You can get brand name mould and mildew cleaning sprays from the shops.

A cheaper and just as effective alternative is to get a bottle of thin bleach and put it in a spray bottle.

Spray it on the black stuff, leave it 20-30 mins, wipe clean.

Answer 6

There is only one way, that is to remove it all with a stanley knife, wash the area with strong bleach, and then when dry reseal it again with silicone, you can get the one for baths and sinks, which supposidly contains the anti fungi

Answer 7

Yes it is growing, it's mold! If you clean your bathroom regularly you won't have mold!!! Clean thoroughly and then spray with Tilex or another product like it. Make sure your bathroom has plenty of ventilation. Keeping it cleaned regularly is the key!

Answer 8

Cillit Bang

Answer 9

I use clorox clean-up spray, spray it on, let sit only 5 mins, wipe with sponge and rinse. If you leave it too long it dries out the caulking and causes it to crack.

Answer 10

Mr Muscle bathroom mould and mildew remover....if that doesnt work then just peel off and reseal over it