Mould on silicone and bathroom ceiling

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Noideawhatusername · 11/12/2019 15:01

No matter what I do, I can get rid of mould on the silicone in the shower cubicle and ceiling above the shower. Can anybody advise please?

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Noideawhatusername · 11/12/2019 15:21

I can’t

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sableandI · 11/12/2019 16:30

I use neat bleach. Has to be domestos as the cheaper brands don't work. I use a toothbrush to brush it on and leave it over night. On the ceiling I wipe over the mould again with neat bleach. Sometimes takes a few attempts but works

LIZS · 11/12/2019 16:34

HG mould spray

dementedpixie · 11/12/2019 16:37

It will keep coming back if you dont deal with the source of the problem. Do you have an extractor fan? Do you keep the bathroom ventilated?

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Noideawhatusername · 11/12/2019 17:05

Thank you for your replies. We don’t have an extractor fan but always leave the window open after showers.

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Julianne65 · 13/12/2019 09:16

I'm attempting this today using information from a YouTube vid. You roll or fold toilet roll into long thin strips, pour bleach onto the mould and then put the strips of toilet paper over the bleach. Leave for a few hours (they say 12) and then remove the strips and rinse. It's supposed to work really well. I don't have time to leave on for 12 hours so hopefully it will work in less time. Will report back with the results :)

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Noideawhatusername · 13/12/2019 09:41

Thank you Julianne65. Good luck. Let me know how you get on.

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selmabear · 13/12/2019 09:44

Strong kitchen roll doused in bleach. Cover the mouldy silicone in the bleach kitchen roll and leave over night to soak and the mould should come right off

Julianne65 · 13/12/2019 11:01

Just had a little sneaky peak and so far so good! One section is completely white. I don't think I was liberal enough with the bleach though. Will leave it a bit longer and see what happens. Might have to repeat it but I think this will work. Having to open the windows though and the cat loves the smell so trying to get her away from the bathroom is a pain.

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Noideawhatusername · 14/12/2019 07:56

😊👍🏻

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KellyHall · 14/12/2019 07:59

Cillit Bang Mould Remover. I got it from Wilko for around £1.50, it works really well. I use those cheap white dish cloths and you have to wear gloves. It gets it off easily and it doesn't come back for ages. I have asthma so bleach would just floor me.

housinghelp101 · 14/12/2019 09:44

The overnight bleach works really well but eats away at the sealant, so bear that in mind.

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