I picked up this tip a few years back from a friend and it's awesome. I like the way you explained everything in the video and that you actually had a shower that needed this treatment. Thanks for sharing!
Mate, for years I’ve been trying to find a solution for this,.. and had almost given up and about to call someone to remove and reseal it again. This hack worked and it looks brand new again! Fucking love it man!!! You da man!!
Hey Bill. I just used this hack today. Worked perfectly!!!!! I could not believe it. Normally I am in my hands and knees scrubbing with a brush and gassing myself in the process. Today I rolled up my paper towel - I used straight bleach (mine was not as strong as yours) sprayed it on and left it for an hour. Went in fully expecting to still have to do some scrubbing. And nothing! Simply picked up the paper towel and I was done. Super white, no sign of mould, no scrubbing. AWESOME!!! Thx heaps Bill.
But doesn't this errode the silicon and cause water to leak into the floor? Thats what happened to me last time I tried using bleach to clean shower caulk
Thank you Bill. I love using bleach to clean with, but can never get my silicone completely clean. Now your sausage tissue technique is genius. Massive thank you.
Wow !!! The time I’ve spent over the yrs scrubbing old caulked w bleach and toothbrush I’ve never had such a good result as your method. T. You. I love all your tips! I’m a DIY kinda Gal. In fact 30 ish yrs ago while dating a contractor whom taught me many things about the basics. I quickly realized I was just as capable as he, with exception too extremely heavy lifting. As a woman it’s wonderful When you realize you’re not dependent on other’s. Proud woman here!
Bleach should not be used on silicone sealant as it will damage it over time. A better alternative is to use oxygen bleach powder mixed with water (laundry in-wash booster like Napisan or similar). This kills the mould but won't damage the silicone or grout.
The Paper towel trick is the best! I think i left a comment on your other video about doing it like this. So awesome hey! I first found this trick from some very shocking video of an old dude doing it in england haha This is much better quality ;) lol
What a result! Ques what if just sprayed alot of bleach into the affected areas and no paper towels. Wouldn't that achieve the same result the next morning?
That's really the best way to do it, but the exact way you do it is a little wasteful, toilet paper is better, you can make longer sausages and need less liquid to soak it, I also use concentrated vinegar or vinegar essence, don't know how it's called correctly in english, but this method is so damn useful in so many cases, basically everywhere where the liquid can run down or need to stay for a while and would simply dry, like the yellow stripe that occurs after a while in the toilet, no matter how often I clean it, I dry what I want to clean first, then I wet it with vinegar so the toilet paper sticks to it and then I soak it, let it do its job over night and the next day just wash it off and everything looks like brand new.
Thank you. I have used bleached before but normally used old washcloths in stead of paper towels. Will definitely use paper towel in future. The great thing about using bleach is that it remains mold free for months. It seems to kill off the mold spores.
Nice informative video. Thank you. Can you please upload a video on how to fill hinge holes or lock holes in door frame and the door itself. Some people on UA-cam call it a Dutchman repair method. I will be very thankful and grateful. I love internet because of very helpful people like yourself who share loads of your knowledge and information with all of us. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
I left mine for 8 hours and it didn't lift the mould, all it did was make the silicone crumbly. What could I have done wrong? I followed 1:1 with paper towel...
Hi bill, what's the benefit of this method over say, squirting some domestic etc on it without the paper? Is it that the paper will keep the bleach in one spot rather than it running off?
Thank you so much the method is the best so easy and cheap to do……is there any maintence I need to do like once a month or once every few months to stop it from coming back? I was thinking of drenching the area of vinegar and maybe use exit mould once every few months
Could I use this on the silicone caulk applied to a quartz kitchen countertop? Asking as was told not to use bleach on a quarz countertop but would be using on the caulk only?
Wow: watching this halfway through back breaking work removing and scraping the mould affected silicon: I just hope this works. I will come back and let you know. Thanks in advance Bill.
Out of curiosity, what type of spray bottle are you using? It seemed very efficient. We're about to move so I have been mainlining your videos to get out rental back in good condition (as well as we can for such a dodgey old house LOL)
This is awesome but please remember when working with mold and bleach it may look really good but all you have effectively done is bleach the color out of the mold. So good quick fix but keep in mind to get it done properly it needs to be removed, cleaned and recaulked!
Hi Bill I just came across your Channel very good tip all that is very handy and it's so funny do you have your toilet in a shower stall or a closet? Lol xD
Doesn't this literally just bleach the mould? Not remove it. But being bleached the danger is still there just not visible, and its stressed enough to release its mycotixins...?
Ya see.... the thing about mold and fungi, is that it is constantly off-gassing microscopic spores that travel through the air and stick to everything. Then those spores cling to damp surfaces that remain wet, like silicon in shower stalls and any other place water pools or beads. What I'm saying is that dying mold white with bleach isn't solving anything but the esthetic look of the place temporarily. You actually need to hose the whole place down in bleach or some other heavy duty anti-microbial chemical to keep the whole place from turning black and smelling like rotting anus. Plus as a side note: just put a fan in there, dry it out after use and peel the old silicone off, then recalk the tub or shower stall. Costs pennies and then you don't have bleach-dyed moldy silicon in your bathroom. Proper ventilation is the long term answer, run a low wattage fan year round in damp spaces (after sterilization to kill all mold spores) and you will quit growing a stinking science experiment that poisons your life.
🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏 Thank you! You know your stuff.... Family in the tiling and silicone industry a million years and this video got me like 😳🤔🤦♀️ just cbf leaving a comment. I think this page is great and I have definitely used it a few times for other things which were handy........ this video is just a bit off the mark this time. Anyway, Good explanation 👍👍👍
@@kimariokiji don't forget your bucket of water, dishwashing liquid and popstick! Only essentials required... 😆😆😆 very high tech tools for silicone work 😆😆😆😆
K Vlad, thank you. I wondered if anyone was going to bring that up. Our upstairs shower is small and quite moldy. I’ve tried scrubbing, using mold removal sprays, everything except removing the silicone and replacing it. Just hope my arthritic knees and hips can handle the job.
I picked up this tip a few years back from a friend and it's awesome. I like the way you explained everything in the video and that you actually had a shower that needed this treatment. Thanks for sharing!
Mate, for years I’ve been trying to find a solution for this,.. and had almost given up and about to call someone to remove and reseal it again. This hack worked and it looks brand new again! Fucking love it man!!! You da man!!
You’re very welcome 👍👍👍
Good tip. The paper towel makes all the difference. THANKS!
You're a lifesaver Bill. This is an excellent video. Your advice is practical and so easy to follow.
I tried this yesterday and it worked brilliantly! Thanks Bill
Hey Bill. I just used this hack today. Worked perfectly!!!!! I could not believe it. Normally I am in my hands and knees scrubbing with a brush and gassing myself in the process. Today I rolled up my paper towel - I used straight bleach (mine was not as strong as yours) sprayed it on and left it for an hour. Went in fully expecting to still have to do some scrubbing. And nothing! Simply picked up the paper towel and I was done. Super white, no sign of mould, no scrubbing. AWESOME!!! Thx heaps Bill.
It’s an awesome hack, glad I could help you👍
How strong is the bleach Bill's using?
But doesn't this errode the silicon and cause water to leak into the floor? Thats what happened to me last time I tried using bleach to clean shower caulk
Thank you Bill. I love using bleach to clean with, but can never get my silicone completely clean. Now your sausage tissue technique is genius. Massive thank you.
i literally said "NO WAY" when u removed the tissues. It looks so shiny white and new. Awesome vid ay
Literally! Well you weren't going to say "NO WAY" figuratively 🙄
Wow !!!
The time I’ve spent over the yrs scrubbing old caulked w bleach and toothbrush I’ve never had such a good result as your method. T. You.
I love all your tips!
I’m a DIY kinda Gal.
In fact 30 ish yrs ago while dating a contractor whom taught me many things about the basics.
I quickly realized I was just as capable as he, with exception too extremely heavy lifting.
As a woman it’s wonderful
When you realize you’re not dependent on other’s.
Proud woman here!
Maybe it's this attitude that you are alone now 😂
@@teazz9011pregnant and barefoot like Gilead Nation or MAGA.
The Silicone looks brand new but some of the Tiles on the Floor re still cracked.... good Job..thumbs up!
Bleach should not be used on silicone sealant as it will damage it over time. A better alternative is to use oxygen bleach powder mixed with water (laundry in-wash booster like Napisan or similar). This kills the mould but won't damage the silicone or grout.
So selleys shower cleaner bleach is not good to actually clean showers?!
I love this bloke! Cheers Bill!
Thank you, Bill. This is a bane in my shower. This excellent idea is a massive time saver (and elbow grease, which does run low with age lol).
Lol, you’re very welcome 👍
Sir I'm amazed with the result.
I've been struggling how to clean this area... I'll try this out! 👌🏼
The Paper towel trick is the best! I think i left a comment on your other video about doing it like this. So awesome hey!
I first found this trick from some very shocking video of an old dude doing it in england haha This is much better quality ;) lol
I remember that one. I saw the exact same video and used it so many times!
I swear your videos are so therapeutic
Using tissue paper is a new idea,I think this will help more than just bleach liquid alone ,thank you so much
👍
What a great hack. Cheers Bill. :)
What a result! Ques what if just sprayed alot of bleach into the affected areas and no paper towels. Wouldn't that achieve the same result the next morning?
Fantastic I was going to remove and put down new caulk!
Best tip ever. Can you use this method on grout??
It is about dirty mouldy grout! 😜
@TinekeWilliams no, it is about silicone. Totally different product. But, yes, you can. 😊
Amazing. Certainly one useful for our bathroom. Thanks for sharing this excellent tip.
You’re welcome 👍
amazing! I am so trying this. Thank you so much for sharing!
That's really the best way to do it, but the exact way you do it is a little wasteful, toilet paper is better, you can make longer sausages and need less liquid to soak it, I also use concentrated vinegar or vinegar essence, don't know how it's called correctly in english, but this method is so damn useful in so many cases, basically everywhere where the liquid can run down or need to stay for a while and would simply dry, like the yellow stripe that occurs after a while in the toilet, no matter how often I clean it, I dry what I want to clean first, then I wet it with vinegar so the toilet paper sticks to it and then I soak it, let it do its job over night and the next day just wash it off and everything looks like brand new.
Amazing! I didn’t think it was possible to get mould out of silicone! I’ll be trying this
That's so lovely.... The bleach can do amazing job... Thanks for your tips of video clips
thanks dude , love it , youre an absolute champ.....is there a superior bathroom sealant...selleys white for life one goes mouldy........
Wow!!!! I gotta try this when I get home, hopefully this works, I’ve tried so many mold cleaners and none of them work.
Thank you so much Bill! Awesome hack! Can't wait to do this ☺️
Thank you. I have used bleached before but normally used old washcloths in stead of paper towels. Will definitely use paper towel in future. The great thing about using bleach is that it remains mold free for months. It seems to kill off the mold spores.
This works very, very well.
1 part water to 1 part bleach. Awesome
Incredible. Will be using this for sure!
Great hack but can you use bleach gel product without the paper towel?
Nice informative video. Thank you. Can you please upload a video on how to fill hinge holes or lock holes in door frame and the door itself. Some people on UA-cam call it a Dutchman repair method. I will be very thankful and grateful. I love internet because of very helpful people like yourself who share loads of your knowledge and information with all of us. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
I use filler. Fill the hole,sand to level off,then paint over.
Brilliant idea, brilliant results. Thank you Bill.
You’re welcome 👍
I left mine for 8 hours and it didn't lift the mould, all it did was make the silicone crumbly. What could I have done wrong? I followed 1:1 with paper towel...
You're probably the only person who has actually tried it before writing a comment.
Hi bill, what's the benefit of this method over say, squirting some domestic etc on it without the paper? Is it that the paper will keep the bleach in one spot rather than it running off?
Had the same ques....
So simple! Going to give this a go today. Thanks so much
Magnificent hack. Nice work Bill .... subscribed...👍
is it safe to do this on bath tubs?
and how long is it safe to leave it on to soak and eliminate the mold for?
Thank you so much the method is the best so easy and cheap to do……is there any maintence I need to do like once a month or once every few months to stop it from coming back? I was thinking of drenching the area of vinegar and maybe use exit mould once every few months
Dry your shower after every use with a towel and run your exhaust fan more than 30 mins
Why Bill? What have I done to you? Now I have to do it.
Hahahaha awsome video thank you Sir
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Thanks.. Great video... I'm going to try this.
Will it work for dirty grout between tiles?
Wow! This very helpful. Amazing bill! Thanks!
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Could I use this on the silicone caulk applied to a quartz kitchen countertop? Asking as was told not to use bleach on a quarz countertop but would be using on the caulk only?
Awesome hack! Will it work for white silicone that has yellowed too?
Sure will👍
Wow: watching this halfway through back breaking work removing and scraping the mould affected silicon: I just hope this works. I will come back and let you know.
Thanks in advance Bill.
did it work???
Yup. It worked for me. I’m not whocant though.
Except he never came back to us know...
Can we use white vinegar instead of 1:1 water/bleach? Would that be equally effective?
Out of curiosity, what type of spray bottle are you using? It seemed very efficient. We're about to move so I have been mainlining your videos to get out rental back in good condition (as well as we can for such a dodgey old house LOL)
going to do this over the Christmas holiday !
Great hack Bill! Thanks!!!
Fantastic hack 😳 WOW
Nice one, thanks Bill 👍
You are a legend
You’re brilliant!
Used Clorox + Water. Still works like a charm!
Thank you very much. Glad I could help👍
The bleach doesn't dissolve the silicone I'm assuming? Seems like bleach would be too acidic for silicate?
Amazing trying this tomorrow
Can you use this same method on grout?
Perfect tip at a perfect time for me, thanks as always Bill for another great tip. 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I applied bleach-soaked cotton 2 days ago, rewetting it as needed. It’s diminished, but still there 🙁
Thanks Bill going to give a try.
👍
Really good tip. Thanks Bill!
This is awesome but please remember when working with mold and bleach it may look really good but all you have effectively done is bleach the color out of the mold. So good quick fix but keep in mind to get it done properly it needs to be removed, cleaned and recaulked!
Doesn't bleach kill mould?
Wow. This is amazing!
Holly molly 🤭 gonna try this out thanks a bunch
brilliant!!
Wow...thanks so much for your help..👍😊
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Love it - absolutely fantastic. Thanks Bill, you rock
That’s a good idea bill👍👍👍👍
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Freaking unbelievable! Worked like a charm. Thanks Bill
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Hi Bill I just came across your Channel very good tip all that is very handy and it's so funny do you have your toilet in a shower stall or a closet? Lol xD
Amazing!
A man who just eliminated a whole civilization of mold who used to live there
Brilliant thank you
Played mate! 👏👍👌
Awesome!!!
Great tip mate, appreciate 👍
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Good work
Link to get this sprayer?
wow nice!!!
Problem is sometimes as a residential cleaner, we can't leave it over night
PLS what is the mixture or liquid 🙏
Doesn't this literally just bleach the mould? Not remove it. But being bleached the danger is still there just not visible, and its stressed enough to release its mycotixins...?
Wife uses the cotton ropes you buy at the beauty store- you get a huge box for very little wife bought a box years ago and still has some left
Well, that does it. Now I am compelled to address the brown-tinged caulk in the shower just to test this method.
The recipe please !! i dont understand!! half of what or water or bleach ????
Half water half bleach 50/50 ratio 👍
I love you you are the best
Ya see.... the thing about mold and fungi, is that it is constantly off-gassing microscopic spores that travel through the air and stick to everything. Then those spores cling to damp surfaces that remain wet, like silicon in shower stalls and any other place water pools or beads. What I'm saying is that dying mold white with bleach isn't solving anything but the esthetic look of the place temporarily. You actually need to hose the whole place down in bleach or some other heavy duty anti-microbial chemical to keep the whole place from turning black and smelling like rotting anus. Plus as a side note: just put a fan in there, dry it out after use and peel the old silicone off, then recalk the tub or shower stall. Costs pennies and then you don't have bleach-dyed moldy silicon in your bathroom. Proper ventilation is the long term answer, run a low wattage fan year round in damp spaces (after sterilization to kill all mold spores) and you will quit growing a stinking science experiment that poisons your life.
Good point. We breathe in the mold and fungi we can’t see with each shower. You’ve inspired me to recaulk!
🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏 Thank you! You know your stuff.... Family in the tiling and silicone industry a million years and this video got me like 😳🤔🤦♀️ just cbf leaving a comment.
I think this page is great and I have definitely used it a few times for other things which were handy........ this video is just a bit off the mark this time.
Anyway, Good explanation 👍👍👍
@@kimariokiji don't forget your bucket of water, dishwashing liquid and popstick! Only essentials required... 😆😆😆 very high tech tools for silicone work 😆😆😆😆
K Vlad, thank you. I wondered if anyone was going to bring that up. Our upstairs shower is small and quite moldy. I’ve tried scrubbing, using mold removal sprays, everything except removing the silicone and replacing it. Just hope my arthritic knees and hips can handle the job.
Bill have you hear of the term "Gutter Stomping"?
@ carpm8 Thanks for sharing above of your great idea.
What's that spray??? Pls reply
Equal part of bleach and water
Tried this exactly as demonstrated. Total fail did not work
Thats amazing
The bleach also damages the silicone...
Wowwwww
Tried this using toilet bowl cleaner containing bleach and paper towels DIDN’T WORK
Instead of using tissue paper, Melania suggests using tampons