How do I make the seal around the bath white again??

[HelloMrDinosaur]

Boring thread I know...

It’s all black with Mildred. It looks awful. Mould remover spray doesn’t work. I have just chucked Zoflora at it because that fixes everything but it looks the same 🤷🏻‍♀️

Any magic tricks? Or do I need to replace the seal?

Mildred mildew obviously

Just replace it :) it’s not expensive

I agree with replacing it.

Bloody Mildred. She’s a right nuisance.

I used this on my floor grout in the kitchen and bathroom and also in my shower so give it a go :) its only £1

That sneaky Mildred.

Would replace it, does not cost a lot.

Or, if on a budget, neat bleach on an old toothbrush. Brush it on, leave overnight and wipe it off.

This is what you want:

HG Mould Spray https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000IU40HQ/ref=cmswwrsmsscapiiiDZMvDbYKXQ2CP

Works every time!

How do you replace it? Remove it and apply it again?

Put bleach on it, leave for 5-10 mins and scrub away. It will disappear.

I second the HG mould spray.

I put bleach on a cotton bud swipe it round and scrub it off with a scrubby sponge. Stop throwing zoflora at it will do nothing except making it smell flowery.

Yep - remove it - carefully, don't want to scratch the bath. Then wipe all the surfaces down with bleach (to discourage mildew) then apply a new seal - don't know if you have a plastic strip type seal or a silicon goop seal? Instructions readily available on you-tube... Just remember to put water in the bath before applying the seal - as the bath will move slightly depending if full or empty and you don't want the seal to rip when it is completely dry and you have the first bath/shower... (oh yes it does... experience!)

Bleach or replace it. It’s easy enough to do yourself.

I cut cotton pads into strips,soak in bleach and put them on overnight.

Soak cotton wool in bleach and pack it tightly around the black areas. Leave overnight and then remove and wash off. Works a treat.

I'm going to use that bleach and cotton wool tip thanks, I have terrible trouble with Mildred in the bathroom.

(sings to tune of 'mirror in the bathroom')

HG spray. It is about the only thing I have ever bought that does what it claims to do.

Better than being black with George

Another vote for the HG spray. Brilliant stuff.

I saw in Tesco yesterday some sealant renew, you apply it into the current sealant. Worth a gander?

I mix bicarb with bleach to make a paste and paint it on. Leave it as long as you can and rinse. No scrubbing required. It's like magic.

at Mildred!!

Another vote for bleach. But apparently on MN you are not allowed to bleach your bathroom because there is no need for it.

Cillit Bang mould spray is highly effective.

Bicarb soda and thick bleach made into a thick paste. Apply generously. Leave overnight . Your house may or may not smell like a leisure centre.

If you redo the sealant, apparently it's good practice to fill the bath full of water so it is at its maximum position. That way it doesn't stretch/break once the bathtub is being used. Was told this and we did this. Had no problems since (but it may well be a joke played on us, who knows).