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How to get rid of black mould on bath sealant

Meet Mouldy Mo. Those black dots have been busy.

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Really common in steamy bathrooms. Sometimes the fix is simply new sealant.

FIRST MOVE

Open a window and switch the extractor fan on.

BEAT IT FOR £0

With stuff already in your cupboard

Dry it after every shower

A quick squeegee or towel along the sealant after showering stops new spots. Wipe light spots with washing-up liquid and water.

Does it work? Yes for stopping it. Old spots may not budge.

BIG GUNS

If the free fix gives up

Mould remover gel

The gel stays on the sealant. Use with the window open and follow the label.

Myth or not? · Sort of

“Bleach gets mould out of sealant”

It can lighten surface spots, but mould grown into the silicone means it’s time to reseal.

OOPS. DON’T…

  • Mixing bleach with other cleaners.
  • Sealing over mouldy sealant.

CALL A PRO IF…

It’s deep in the silicone. Resealing is a cheap handyperson job, or a weekend DIY.

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