Manky shower - how to clean

breaking_free

Hi all.

So, there's limescale all over the glass and unremovable mould on the white sealant. 
What's the best product for removing the limescale?
I'm thinking that the sealant cannot be saved so what tradie would I need to call to remove and replace this, and what ballpark figure thanks?

Ebe_Scrooge

For limescale, you can use any of the many "limescale remover sprays" that you'll find on any supermarket shelf.  Alternatively, either vinegar or lemon juice will do the trick (anything that's acidic, really).

For the sealant, try scrubbing it with bleach using an old toothbrush.  This sometimes does the trick.  If it's beyond redemption, it's a pretty simple DIY job to remove and replace it.  Use a very sharp Stanley knife or chisel to carefully cut away the old stuff.  Clean the area thoroughly using meths - you need to make sure it's thoroughly clean, with no oil or grease left behind.  Run 2 strips of masking tape to mark the area, leaving a gap between them where you want the sealant to go.  Apply the sealant, smooth it off using a finger that you've dipped in a water/washing-up liquid mixture.  Carefully remove the masking tape before the sealant sets.  Leave it overnight to fully cure.  Job's a good-un.

If you really don't want to replace it yourself, any half-decent general handy-man will be able to do it for you.

Browntoa

I've had good results with kilrock remover spray and a green scourer

cajef

We have also had good results around a shower with HG Mould Spray.

breaking_free

Ebe_Scrooge said:

If you really don't want to replace it yourself, any half-decent general handy-man will be able to do it for you.

Oh I'll be getting a handyman alright. It's the lodger's shower and I've told him previously that he needs to keep it clean to avoid mould. A powerful extractor fan and a large window should have been enough to keep the place dry, but I don't think he uses the squeegee after showering so this is the result.

I gave him all the cleaning products he needs when he moved in and it's up to him to keep on top of it (it's a brand new bathroom in case anyone is wondering if the mould already existed). My own shower is spotless and I'm using the same products I gave him. If he can't get the mould off he'll be paying the tradie, not me.

Megaross

Kilrock and elbow grease on the limescale.

Cut out and replace the silicone. Any handyman can do that.

pollypenny

My lazy/ easy way to clean silicon edging is to place strips of bleach-dampened toilet paper along it. Leave overnight and it should be clear. 

I've also done that on tiles, using an old toothbrush to squash the paper into to gaps. 

Penguin_

For the mould on the sealant, get a load of kitchen roll & roll into long sausage shapes & place in front of the affected area(s) leaving a small gap between sealant & rolls. Pour a line of bleach along the mouldy sealant & then press the kitchen roll into it. Leave for 24-36 hours & it should go.

breaking_free

Thanks for all the suggestions - much appreciated. 

NSG666

Cillit Bang limescale remover is great but don't use it on a regular basis (or any other limescale type) as it will damage your tiles.