Mold/Mildew in the silicone/sealent in our shower

[CalvinHobbes]

There's what looks like mold or mildew inside/under the silicone or sealent around the base of our shower. It started in a small spot and seems to be spreading. We've used every type of cleaner that's made. It's not on the surface it appears to be in the caulk itself. I'm thinking about just removing the caulk and putting new stuff in but I'm concerned that I won't do as good a job as the people who installed the shower.

Any ideas?

 

[moshquerade]

don't tell me....

and it smells like @ss?

 

[Beau]

Home depot has a pre-formed calking strip with adhesive backing that is guaranteed to be leak-proof. Makes for easy caulking replacement. Comes in 20' strips.

Also, try using that daily shower spray. Seems to work @ my place.

 

[Scouzer]

hydrochloric acid

bleach

 

[dmcowen674]

Two things:

1) Run the overhead fan to get moisture out during shower.

2) Change the temp in your place, either up or down because it is obviuos whatever temp you are running at now is perfect for growing mold in your bathroom.'

 

[FrustratedUser]

Just get some Mold/Mildew killer. Works great on curtains and it doesn't smell like @ss.

 

[MX2]

This

 

[Beau]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Just get some Mold/Mildew killer. Works great on curtains and it doesn't smell like @ss.

Why is it that I smell ass everytime I see a post by you today?

 

[Nitemare]

Rip out the sealant and replace with better stuff. I recommend Silicone II

 

[Amused]

After you repair and clean it, I strongly suggest you use Tilex Fresh Shower after every shower.

Ever since I started using this stuff, my mold and soap scum woes have completely disappeared. It takes all of a couple seconds to mist your shower... and it keeps it remarkably clean.

http://www.tilex.com/freshshower.html

Also, the suggestion to run your fan to vent the room every time you use it is a good one in the humid summer months.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Recaulking isn't all that difficult. It just takes a little time and work to make it look decent. See if you can maybe get some kind of acrylic sealant that can totally seal it up...Mold has a hard time growing on that...

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Beau

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Just get some Mold/Mildew killer. Works great on curtains and it doesn't smell like @ss.

Why is it that I smell ass everytime I see a post by you today?

No clue, maybe your office stinks.

 

[flamingelephant]

just scrape out the old caulk, clean well with bleach (kills mould good) rinse well, let dry. Reseal with caulk. You wont get a good bead like a pro straight from the gun, so smooth it out with your finger. Wipe off your finger often as you smooth for good results. Redid my entire bathroom (bashed out to the studs and completely rebuilt) and thats how i did all the caulking..... result = great!

 

[Pepsi90919]

all this talk about caulk is getting me hot and bothered.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
all this talk about caulk is getting me hot and bothered.

Caulk pr0n