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Mould and mildew remover staining bath?

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Finallyspringishere · 05/07/2015 20:59

I sprayed some on a small area of yellowing bath sealant yesterday. This morning I found that the sealant is now lovely and white but there's a yellow stain on the bath. It almost looks as though the yellow stain ran down and pooled on the bath. I've tried cleaning it but it won't shift.

It's s brand new bathroom :(

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wowfudge · 06/07/2015 10:08

What's the bath made of? I think the bleach in the mould remover has discoloured the bath, but before you do anything let us know what the bath is made of.

I would also be concerned about moisture levels and lack of ventilation if you have the beginnings of mould in a brand new bathroom already.

Finallyspringishere · 06/07/2015 12:01

The bath is acrylic. I think the bleach has stained it somehow.

The sealant was discoloring due to water that has been pooling there. My toddlers bathtoys are hanging in a net and holding water there. I've moved them now and the sealant is fine... it's just the bath now.

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PigletJohn · 06/07/2015 13:26

might it be a limescale-related mark?

A bathroom cleaning spray may remove it. For more effort, try a little vinegar dripped onto kitchen roll to hold it in place.

Finallyspringishere · 06/07/2015 13:47

I don't think its limescale as its literally only in the place I sprayed the mould and mildew remover.... unless this could have stained limescale?

I'll try vinegar later as normal bathroom cleaner hasnt touched it.

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wowfudge · 06/07/2015 15:06

Okay - I have read that hydrogen peroxide works on bleach marks on acrylic although I don't have experience of using it myself. What you want to avoid is using anything abrasive as you'll scratch the bath surface or containing bleach trying to remove it.

What have you used so far in trying to clean it off?

Finallyspringishere · 06/07/2015 16:41

I've tried flash bathroom cleaner, a baby wet wipe and a damp flannel.

Nothing hardcore yet!

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wowfudge · 06/07/2015 22:00

If you can, steer clear of anything abrasive as it will remove a layer of the acrylic, not just the mark.

Finallyspringishere · 07/07/2015 09:43

Too fricken late! My dumb ass husband decided it would be a good idea to use a blade to try and scrape it off.

Argh I could kill him.

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wowfudge · 07/07/2015 12:59

Whaaat! Oh my goodness. Well that'll be better than the bleach mark which would probably have faded over time not.

wowfudge · 07/07/2015 13:03

Do you have accidental damage cover on your insurance? You may want to consider claiming to get the bath replaced.

Finallyspringishere · 08/07/2015 10:48

It doesn't seem that he has left any marks Thank goodness but what a stupid thing to do!

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