How to Clean Mildew/Mold on Shower Caulking

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Old 01-16-2012, 10:53 AM
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Small areas of mildew/mold have begun to appear on the shower caulking. Does anyone have a suggested remedy?

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Old 01-16-2012, 11:27 AM
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If you can find it, Comet Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover works better than anything else we've tried, including Simple Green, Clorox, and Dishwasher gel. We haven't seen this product lately but we keep looking. Comet makes other similar products but the "Spray Gel" seems to be the best for the job.
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Do a search here on "Mold Armour." That seems to work well. Only available at Publix.
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I ordered my Mold Armour on line this past Friday from Amazon.com...$7.35 delivered to my door tomorrow.

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I have a spray bottle filled with 50% water and 50% clorox bleach. Spray it on those black spots, let sit for a little while and rinse thoroughly. Works great for me and is certainly economical. Be sure to label your spray bottle so you know the contents.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I do appreciate the assistance.
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Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover works great for us.
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Thanks to a previous post I tried Mold Armor from Publix and it is the best. I just spray the nasties after showering and they are are gone.
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Our contractor said, Fresh water mixed with pure white vinigar?

Of course I forgot the ratio!

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I found Clorox Cleanup does a great job.
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I bought Mold Armor at Publix and it does the trick. You need mask and gloves cause it does smell. The mold just disappears no scurbbing.
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I bought Mold Armor at Publix and it does the trick. You need mask and gloves cause it does smell. The mold just disappears no scurbbing.
Does it stain the grout? Looks like a wonderful product.

The contractor said no Tile sealant for one year?

We never had that Floor Tile?
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Wow this product really is amazing. I wish I would have read this sooner. great post. Thanks alot!:

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Try Ka-Boom!!!! I've had great results with Ka-Boom. It really takes soap scum off of tiles etc, with very little elbow grease. Tile spray by Tilex, really gets yellow out of caulking. Just dont use any powder on caulking, because it will remove some caulking
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Mold Armour from Publix and the paint dept at Home Depot.
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