Silicone sealant is often used for various repairs, including installing plumbing in the bathroom. There are times when black mold has appeared on the sealant. It needs to be removed urgently. Read about the causes of the appearance and ways to eliminate forever in the article.
Where does mold on sealant come from?
The composition of silicone sealant includes substances that protect the surface treated with it from moisture. Formed elastic, durable coating, resistant to external influences. There are sealants with fungicidal additives that prevent the formation of fungus and mold. High humidity conditions are ideal conditions for their appearance.
For the bathroom, it is recommended to purchase just such a tool. In addition to high humidity, mold can cause:
- poor ventilation;
- insufficient wall insulation;
- poor-quality sealing of seams among panels.
When mold forms after treatment with a substance with fungicides, the cause of mold is the poor quality of the sealant. When you are confident in the quality of the remedy, the reasons may be hidden in poor-quality sealing work or the presence of cracks, chips on the surface to be treated.
How to remove mold from sealant
The most effective against the fungus are substances containing chlorine. These include:
- bleach with chlorine;
- powders like Comet;
- special preparations for mold.
When working with such products, you need to use protection for hands, eyes, nose, mouth. The stronger the agent, the more toxic it is. A good remedy is ordinary ammonia. To prepare the solution, take water and ammonia in equal amounts. Apply to areas with mold for a couple of hours, then rinse thoroughly. Do not mix ammonia and substances containing chlorine. This will lead to a sharp increase in the toxicity of the agent.
Vinegar is a great way to kill mold. It is harmless to humans. It is simply applied with a cloth to the affected area, leaving for a couple of hours, after which it is wiped with a clean cloth and dried. Another effective remedy is borax. It is a salt of boric acid. For the solution, take a glass of dry matter and stir in 2-3 liters of water. Apply with a brush. A good helper in eliminating mold is hydrogen peroxide. It is also safe for humans. You don't need to dilute. It is enough just to apply on the surface.
Peroxide has a bleaching effect.Before using on bright surfaces, it is worth testing by choosing an inconspicuous spot on the ceiling. A solution of soda can help in the fight against fungus. Apply with a sprayer. Mold is also very afraid of tea tree - the best natural antiseptic. It is enough to put a few drops into the water and treat the affected surface. Gives the room a pleasant aroma of freshness. In case of intolerance to the components of the oil, you should not use it.
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