We had this very problem until our tub got totally redone last year so I understand that mold could be a significant Burdon. David Ferrin Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Boyce" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Prevent Mold on Bathroom Caulk
> The caulk in my bathroom keeps developing black mold. I keep bleaching it, > but the mold comes back. Is there any better way to kill the mold? > > > > It sounds like someone used the wrong type of caulk for a bathtub. In this > case you should completely remove all of the caulk. Use a putty knife or a > 5-in-1 tool to cut and scrape away the caulk. Clean the remaining film > with > a rag and some bleach. Buy a Tub & Tile Caulk intended for kitchens and > bathrooms, which has an added mildewcide to resist mold and mildew. Apply > a > continuous bead along the caulk joints, and smooth it with a wet finger or > dowel. The wetness will allow it to glide over the caulk bead to smooth > the > joint. It may help to wrap your finger in a wet paper towel, or even mask > the caulk bead with painter's tape for a uniform joint. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------ > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > [email protected] > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various > List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following > address for more information: > http://www.jaws-users.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > [email protected]! Groups Links > > >
