removing silicon

keithboy40

can somebody tell me the best way of removing silicon from a bath. i need to clean it up as mould is appearing. any help greatful.

keithboy40

can anybody help

Wig

What exactly is the problem? have you tried a razor blade, what are you intending to do after removing it?

keithboy40

i'm trying to remove the silicon around the bath, so i can replace it, as it has become mouldy. i considered a sharp blade, however trying to avoid scratching the bath. are there any easier ways. can i buy anything to help remove the silicon.

cheers keithboy

busymumof3

keithboy

Do a search using silicon as a keyword. There are loads of previous threads giving advice on how best to remove this stuff or to clean the black mould.

vivaladiva

I believe you can buy a solution to remove silcon. I think B&Q stock it.
Altenatively, have you tried WD40? :cool:

Wig

I don't thik WD40 will have any effect, but I could be wrong.

The other threads suggest using acetone to remove it, they used to make nail varnish remover from acetone but they now do it differently, so you might try acetone.

Alternatively clean the silicon with bleach or the chemical reccomended as per the other thread.

susi

I bought some stuff from B&Q, you can find it with the silicone, remove as much of it as you can by hand, then use this stuff, it sends it all mushy and it can be removed easier.

roswell

silicone eater i think its called

Mikeyorks

Take your pick - 3 choices here :-

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&howMany=5&searchText=silicone+eater

But, as suggested, also try a thread search on the DIY forum as this / mould crops up regularly

Wig

Mikeyorks wrote:

Take your pick - 3 choices here :-

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&howMany=5&searchText=silicone+eater

But, as suggested, also try a thread search on the DIY forum as this / mould crops up regularly

Cheaper at toolstation

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives&Sealants/BuildingAccessories/d180/sd2728