Looking for tips on stopping mould from forming in the white silicone mainly on the bottom internal joint near door .I know the obvious things like ventilation and drying down after use but sometimes this is not always possible.I have removed all the old silicone and am using selleys no mould .
Any feedback would be great or other ideas
Cheers
Whenarewethere said
07:25 AM Oct 31, 2020
We live in a humid area & at the waters edge. Mould in our block of units is an issue, & it is not just with silicone. We squeegee the shower dry & this keeps the mould at bay.
bgt said
09:12 AM Oct 31, 2020
Fact of life. Ask the wife. She has tried everything know to man kind. Well almost!
I seem to recall that the big green shed sells a specific anti mould silicon.
Possum3 said
09:39 AM Oct 31, 2020
We have found that squeegeeing and drying down after every use keeps our shower unit in an as new condition - The best cleaner for the ensuite area is white vinegar/water in spray bottle.
Old and Grey said
02:09 PM Oct 31, 2020
Hi Travelyounger,
Straight White Vinegar, If you can aggertate with old tooth brush the better.
Old & Grey
hufnpuf said
02:34 PM Oct 31, 2020
You can buy this stuff called "damp rid", it's crystals that suck up water into a bucket/container. There's a hanging version, and other brands basically the same stuff. I've used it out in my shed that gets condensation on the ceiling. It can help if you've got a damp location.
Whenarewethere said
06:59 PM Oct 31, 2020
hufnpuf wrote:
You can buy this stuff called "damp rid", it's crystals that suck up water into a bucket/container. There's a hanging version, and other brands basically the same stuff. I've used it out in my shed that gets condensation on the ceiling. It can help if you've got a damp location.
If you have condensation on the ceiling, insulate it. We replaced our block of unit's garage roof & had insulation installed, R1.5 with foil backing. Brilliant winter & summer! 2 of us have also added a second layer of Aircell (Kingspan, new name) building bubble wrap.
hufnpuf said
08:07 PM Oct 31, 2020
Whenarewethere wrote:
hufnpuf wrote:
You can buy this stuff called "damp rid", it's crystals that suck up water into a bucket/container. There's a hanging version, and other brands basically the same stuff. I've used it out in my shed that gets condensation on the ceiling. It can help if you've got a damp location.
If you have condensation on the ceiling, insulate it.
Thanks, it's just a garden shed, I shouldn't have said "ceiling", it's just the roof of the shed, colourbond sheeting. The sealing around the floor isn't right, and it's on a bit of a slope, so water runs into the shed and then condenses. There's nothing good in there, it's just gardeny stuff.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:31 PM Oct 31, 2020
Double seal the roof and add vents
Warren-Pat_01 said
12:21 PM Nov 1, 2020
Oil of cloves mixed with water & sprayed on mould is a constant aid to carry in a good wet season in the tropics.
Phillipn said
10:49 PM Nov 1, 2020
Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
Oil of cloves mixed with water & sprayed on mould is a constant aid to carry in a good wet season in the tropics.
X 2, We always carry oil of cloves and a spray bottle.
Hylife said
02:41 PM Nov 3, 2020
Manufacturers cheaping out and using the wrong silicone. Bathroom silicone doesn't grow mould.
Hi all
Looking for tips on stopping mould from forming in the white silicone mainly on the bottom internal joint near door .I know the obvious things like ventilation and drying down after use but sometimes this is not always possible.I have removed all the old silicone and am using selleys no mould .
Any feedback would be great or other ideas
Cheers
We live in a humid area & at the waters edge. Mould in our block of units is an issue, & it is not just with silicone. We squeegee the shower dry & this keeps the mould at bay.
I seem to recall that the big green shed sells a specific anti mould silicon.
Hi Travelyounger,
Straight White Vinegar, If you can aggertate with old tooth brush the better.
Old & Grey
If you have condensation on the ceiling, insulate it. We replaced our block of unit's garage roof & had insulation installed, R1.5 with foil backing. Brilliant winter & summer! 2 of us have also added a second layer of Aircell (Kingspan, new name) building bubble wrap.
X 2, We always carry oil of cloves and a spray bottle.