My mom had a similar problem even after they replaced the grout with the proper type. They applied one coat of Kilz and have never had this problem again, 12 years.
At 01:43 PM 12/12/2008, you wrote: >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" <<mailto:rayb101%40westnet.com.au>[email protected]> >To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[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: > > > <mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com>[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>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/>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>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/>http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ > > > > Visit the archives page at the following address > > > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>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/>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: > > > <mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo>[email protected]! > > Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
