How To Remove Mold From Shower Caulking

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Do you have moldy shower caulking? While replacing caulking with a mold resistant caulk is better, this is the best method to remove mold from shower caulking.

Prep Time 1 minute

Active Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 31 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Estimated Cost $5.00

Materials

  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Baking soda

Tools

  • A small bowl
  • A disposable paint brush
  • Plastic wrap

Instructions

  1. Put some baking soda in your bowl and slowly add small amounts of vinegar until you have a paste-like substance.
  2. Grab the paint brush and use it to apply the paste to the mold.
  3. Use the plastic wrap to cover the paste on the mold as best you can. This can be tricky. Feel free to tape it.
  4. Leave it to sit for at least 2 hours.
  5. Remove the plastic covering and clean off the paste which most likely will have dried out.
  6. Repeat this process until you are no longer seeing a reduction in the amount of mold on the shower caulking.