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Mould on sealant

5 replies

likessleep · 17/09/2008 13:12

Around edge of basin.
I've tried bleach and 'mould and mildew remover' without success.
Any hints/tips gratefully received .. thanks muchly!

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Badpups · 17/09/2008 15:10

I had this problem and tried everything to get rid of it as it made my bath look filthy! I even tried steam cleaning it and bought some extra strong stuff in a French DIY shop that improved it a bit but not enough to make a real difference.

In the end we had new mastic (sp?) put round which is "mildew resistant" so it shouldn't go this way. This was only done last week so too early to tell if it's worked.

Sorry not to have a miracle cure!

likessleep · 17/09/2008 20:54

thanks badpups. tbh, i didn't think there was a cure other than replacing it, but i thought i'd ask.
thanks for responding.

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Pennies · 17/09/2008 20:55

Get some Domestos Grot Buster - I used it on some two year old stubborn mildew stains last week and they're history. I left the stuff on for an hour rather than the 5 minutes it suggests though!

likessleep · 17/09/2008 21:38

hi pennies - was the mould actually in the sealant? if so, did it get rid of it totally (here the anticipation!)

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Pennies · 18/09/2008 17:25

Well yes, it seemed to be totally and utterly ingrained in it - I'd managed to lighten the stain a bit before with normal bleach and various potions, but this stuff nuked it good and proper.

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