Mold Removal From RTV Silicone Shower Joint ?
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Mold Removal From RTV Silicone Shower Joint ?
Hi,
Have a shower stall that unfortunately has the 90 degree joints sealed with an RTV Silicone. The others are all the typical grout which i have no trouble cleaning.
The RTV has some mold, which apparently is below the surface, probably slightly.
Can't find anything to in the way of a cleaner to get below the surface and remove it.
other than totally stripping all the RTV off, any suggestions as to a cleaner that might penetrate a bit and remove this mold ?
Thanks,
Bob
Have a shower stall that unfortunately has the 90 degree joints sealed with an RTV Silicone. The others are all the typical grout which i have no trouble cleaning.
The RTV has some mold, which apparently is below the surface, probably slightly.
Can't find anything to in the way of a cleaner to get below the surface and remove it.
other than totally stripping all the RTV off, any suggestions as to a cleaner that might penetrate a bit and remove this mold ?
Thanks,
Bob
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Silicone caulk will need to be removed, surfaces clean and dry, and new caulk applied. Purchase mildew proof caulk.
Read the following for helpful info: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/mildewoncaulk
Read the following for helpful info: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/mildewoncaulk