Easy How To Replace the Silicone on an Undercounter Sink

[@DS-11]

I hope you see this comment as your video here was posted over a year ago. As someone who IS NOT handy with anything AT ALL!!! I wanted to give you a sincere thank you. Although I know replacing the silicon around my kitchen sink would not qualify as a “ difficult task “ virtually all such tasks are usually difficult for me. I followed this video step by step and the job came out perfect😁. Wow, little Ol me, I did it😊 Thanks so much!

[@URTechDotCa]

You can do it! It is not rocket science. :)

[@iDamonee.e]

Dude can't even reply to the good comments that told him what to do.. or whatever and that the end that mf looked like he was stealing paint by licking it off local stores

[@chuckf4333]

You're absolutely right. That gunk is disgusting ! What a great step by step video. I literally got much of the silicon out in a long strand as you demonstrated. And it only took about 5 minutes. I'll be following the rest of your tips to clean up everything and finish the job. Very much appreciate the attention to detail that you provided. Well done.

[@garywarren3487]

Excellent video, you have explained all the steps so well. As my kitchen sink needs to be done urgently, as the original caulking has deteriorated so much, that water is getting in & wetting the under sink cabinet. However, before I start, I will watch your video again & maybe one more time after that, to ensure I follow the steps exactly.

[@toddbrookhart4771]

Ok PhD Organic Chemist here. A couple corrections: yes there are lots of cautions on the internet about making chloroform from bleach and isopropyl alcohol but that's not going to happen; also isopropyl alcohol doesn't contain nasties to keep people from drinking it. You are thinking of denatured alcohol which is a mix ethanol (the alcohol in alcoholic beverages) and some nasties to keep people from drinking it. That avoids all the taxes so now it is a good solvent at a good price. Thanks for the video. It really helped me out so I thought I'd straighten out a few chemistry details.

[@URTechDotCa]

Thanks for the corrections/clarifications Todd. Super appreciated :)

[@bobgolden939]

^^ the chemical name for stuff is "nasties" among the ingredients list.

[@toddbrookhart4771]

@@bobgolden939 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol

[@bobgolden939]

@toddbrookhart4771 excellent description of the nasties. Just don't be a mean-o-acid, O-K? Enjoy some O2FU :)

[@TessBautista]

Thank you. I watched your video. Very detailed. I am a woman and I can do this!!

[@DancindeeB5]

Each step took a little longer, but I stuck with it and completed my very first caulking job! QUESTION: I have drip lines on the sink from the caulk remover and I see there are drip lines in your demo sink as well. Do they disappear over time or do I need to use another product to get rid of them?

[@jackiehannaford]

Thanks for such a great, step-by-step video. I replaced the silicone around my kitchen sink today with zero issues because you were so thorough in describing each step in the process and the results are fantastic. The only difference was that I used a caulking finishing tool for a neater/easier finish and it was a breeze.

[@geriegan8076]

hi there, can you provide the name/brand of the caulking finishing tool you used please?

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it helped!

[@SteveK139]

Ditto

[@8alonzo8]

Good information. Set up your shop vac for water extraction and suck out the excess water from the gap, then run a hair dryer a few times around the entire sink to quickly and safely dry out any remaining water.

[@elian222]

Use mineral spirits or lacquer thinner on your finger to wipe along the seam between counter top surface and steel sink to rewove the excess silicone sealer. Water just smeared a very thin line of silicone caulk along that granite surface and looks very bad and will be even worse after some time passes. It'll also start to peel after a while as it's on the granite surface and not the protected seam area. A solvent that actually cuts through and removes the excess silicone caulk is the way to go. Water is only good for removing excess latex caulking. Shame as you did such a great job removing the old sealer and prepping all the surfaces for the new sealer application.

[@ednaa340]

The video is very informative especially about the cleaning and prepping prior to installing the silicone seal. I wish he showed the end product after the silicone was cured and how to clean the film of residual silicone left on the side of the sink.

[@lizgonzales729]

My kitchen silicone is probably 2 times worse 😮 . I'm glad I came across your video, I'm definitely going to attempt this job. Can't be worse than what I currently have 😊

[@chelsotheclown]

just moved into a ground suite in a house. the sink looks like it has never been sealed or whatever was used has disintegrated into little more than black bits. the sink seems to be screwed into the counter, there doesn’t look to be any glue around the sink. so my problem is there seems to be nothing stopping the bleach and water i will use to clean, from sloshing down into the cabinet below. is the solution just to lay down some towels, clean and then silicone ? should there be glue ?

[@SubdolphinX]

Nice video. I have a job like this ahead of me. But I would be worried about the caulk remover spray getting drawn by capillary action, too far into the joint, and effecting the glue.

[@318lef]

Thank you. I followed every steps as you recommended. And it’s perfect. My wife loves me more now 😊.

[@highcrimes9153]

I noticed that my sink was moving. When I looked closer, I observed that the silicone was wearing away. If I follow your procedure, will the newly applied silicone secure the sink? Thanks!

[@MariaEsterNuguid]

Thanks. It was my first to do the job and I'm proud of myself that it looked beautiful.

[@harleyone8]

One of the "tools" I used removing the silicone around my undermount kitchen sink was tongue blades. I can buy a package of 25 or so from a dollar store. They fit the crevice, help dry the area, you can spray them with the lime away to get the buildup, you can wrap a paper towel around one, using it to dry the crevice, etc. They are wonderful.

[@lewjames6688]

what pray tell is a "'tongue blade"?

[@adriennewot]

@@lewjames6688 a tongue blade (looks like a wide popsicle stick) is what the MD used to press down on your tongue when examining your throat, although most do not do that any more. Also called a "tongue depressor. Has many other uses, including as a finger splint.

[@lewjames6688]

@@adriennewot Well thanks, but if they're not used to depress tongues anymore, then why not just call them flat wooden sticks...LOL

[@Guppy_Girl]

So helpful thank you. I occasionally found a pool of water under the sink but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I assumed it was from the piping, but no. Apparently my since was never calked. 🤦‍♀Thanks for showing us the whole process.

[@Lindseyro]

@Guppy_Girl 🙋‍♀️My sink too.... For too long now, I have been bitching saying that, "now under the sink is leaking!," "it must be these old *** pipes!" Then "It has to be the freaking GARAGE DISPOSAL"(so I had the bf take it apart, pull it out, examine it, put it all back in and together... only to still be leaking! 😩 Then back to my bitching I went... I said, he must of did something wrong!(🤔😣🤦‍♀️) soooo there I went while he was at work, trying my best taking it all apart again and re-putting it back together all by myself! 👊😃💪(I was like, YEAH, go me, it has to be fixed this time / no more leaking for sure! Cause it was done the right way!? 🙄🤐🙃(wishing thinking, I know.. and maybe a lil bit of karma mixed in.. lol😄) 🧏‍♀️Then I mean freaking FINALLY, I thought, "my gawdddd... I believe all this water and black dirty yuky mold looking complete nasty-ness is actually coming from this stupid SINK!!!!" (Cause , when I had a good bright light directly on it n all around it... I was in SHOCK!! It looks like every single bit of whatever sealant might of been there, is not there anymore! Just GONE! Strange I know... So that's when I arrived here to this video. I want to feel accomplished and do this FIXER job on my own! 🤩(yes, while he's at work... haha ans this time, he might be impressed when it's all done n finished! The right way hopefully 🙏🙌 guess we will see! I have a few different Chalk/ sealants , and was trying to make sure i put the correct 1 in this gun before I start applying it under my kitchen sink. (Yes I did all the cleaning w/ my scrapper n 99%isopropyl alcohol.) Wish me LUCK! 🤞(if u had the time to read my story 📚. Ha😉😊 & Blessings and positive energy being sent your/ yalls way(whoever might be reading my long essay.) 🙏hope we all have brand new looking sinks to come,if NOT already!😃 👍😁✌

[@KathyPye-wu4cn]

Great video! Thanks. I have 1 question. Years ago, I was told when re-caulking a tub that you are supposed to put water in the tub when you’re caulking it so when the caulking dried and you let the water out the tub would retract making it a better bond is that true with sinks or is that a myth?

[@sonickchri]

Thanks so much for this. I have been looking for a video specifically addressing replacing the black mold/mildew/soap scum stained silicone in an under-the-counter sink setup. One question though: won't the chlorine bleach gel discolor/damage the stainless steel sink, though? What do you say to that?

[@michaelmiller4384]

Thanks for having this video up! I noticed the caulk in my sink starting to separate and peel. This was the first video that came up and it’s very informative. Thank you so much for the helpful video.

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evadefreitas9190]

Thank you so much for sharing this video of knowledge. I’ll now try to do my niece sink.🙏

[@ranshkatwal4711]

This video is soo helpful that, I fixed my sister's sink today. Thanks for the great video

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it helped!

[@traderjoe477]

Thank you for showing it 1:1 on my kitchen sink and countertop! :D. I have the same setup and I honestly hate it but now I now how to get rid of the dirt!

[@mashaoster]

Hi! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have a question. I replaced the silicone around my kitchen sink about 6 months ago using the products you recommended. For some reason, 3 out of the 4 sides are moldy again. Is there anything I could do differently next time? Thank you

[@rebeccavondermehden5725]

I am not a professional for sure but my sink retained a lot of mold after I removed the caulking. I just continued (diy) soft scrub with a toothbrush followed by a rag over a putty knife running it through the crack. Then I did the same several times using a paper towel over putty knife until there was no evidence of mold. I then used the rag moistened with bleach/water and did the same leaving that so hopefully I’ve killed all of the mold. I will silicone it tomorrow!

[@mariamkone9252]

I postponed that dirty job for a loooong time ! But finally got it done, took a couple of hours and lots of perseverance to remove all the old silione, it dit not come in one string but dozens of pieces. Very good video and advice. If I could had, take your time to remove all the old bits, the cleaner the surface is, the more the new silicone will adhere. Also I've been using that more expensive clear silicone for my tub and now this, works really well, easy to apply and to smooth, it was recommanded by a plumber at work and I don't need to curse as much when I use that one 🤣

[@bivensrk]

Awesome, informative video! Question: I'm trying to figure out if I HAVE existing (albeit bad/fatigued) caulk where you say. My concern is that the builders might have tried to 'save a buck' and just glued the thing but didn't use any caulk afterwards. Is there way to assess that? Thanks!

[@sedaliagirl5453]

Glad to finally find a video on this specific topic

[@dsanders74]

Bro! This is the video I was looking for my "honey do" projects. Good job!

[@URTechDotCa]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Worldofourown2024]

Apartment maintenance men need this training! I have the same model of sink, when I moved in, the garbage disposal needed replaced so when maintenance man replace it, the sink glue broke loose causing my sink to fall. Work order after work order, he tried using the silicone sealer to reglue the sink up which didn't work for you need the glue to glue an undercounter sink. He wouldn't listen, got mad at me, and left me hanging. Finally after talking to management about it, I got him to screw in a few small piece of wood to hold the sink up which also needed the old silicone removed like you'd done, but he refused to do that part. 6 months later, I've got runny nose cold all the time from the mold for water has been getting under the sink which is rough sponge like particle boards. I need help to remediate that part. I've tried spraying peroxide all up in it. I can't put in another work order for when I put in several more work orders needing the silicone redone so water doesn't seep in, the management then told me they don't have to do anything they don't want to do. I would move, but housing really really tight and I just don't know where I could get another unit. I'm going to sign another lease then put in a pvc sheet on the bottom cut to it's size to cover up the old yucky particle floor board piece stinking. I've been blasting with ozonator box, but the problem has to be remediated for it's kickin'. The faucet was also loose goose upon moving in, put in several work orders on that, they tightened it up 3 times, but loose within a few days each time so loose and allowing water to get in. Apartment landlords are absolutely horrible in this era for they can rent a broken apartment sight unseen inside of one or two days now to the applicant with the highest credit score for companies and employees are just so corrupt leaving tenants to do maintenance even though contracts say tenants are not to work on units and the building. After resealing the sink, what do you suggest on dealing with water damage, musty odor, and the runny nose?

[@thepabros]

Keep up the amazing work gents. I went out and got the tools a few days ago and I’m starting the silicone in a few moments. Cheers!

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

How’d it go?

[@lauraquinn1166]

Great video! Just what Needed. Step by step clear instructions with product names too. My sink and granite top is very similar to the one in your video. Thanks! Wish me luck!😊 PS could you let me know the name of the silicine brand that you use?

[@URTechDotCa]

Awesome! Thank you! I let is sit for years before I snapped and had to clean it up. I used Mono Silicone MAX Mold & Mildew resistant. Thanks Laura

[@tubelarr]

I just finished mine following your instructions. I hope I did it well enough. Mine was moldy like yours plus water was getting past it and dripping into the cabinet.

[@URTechDotCa]

They can get soooo gross. Did yours hold up now that it has been a month or so?

[@tubelarr]

@@URTechDotCa I think I did it okay. It is not leaking in the cabinet anymore. The guys who installed my sink did not do it right. They did not seal the sink on the outside. I think they just put silicone on the sink and then laid the granite on top and the seal was not good.

[@lindahuffaker4573]

Question for your designer ... if you use black caulk (and I do like his idea) - how can you tell when it's gone moldy and needs to be changed out?

[@URTechDotCa]

The calk starts to look gross... it definately changes still. Mold is still mold :)

[@maryconway8759]

Thank you for the video! I followed your instructions and it worked out perfectly!

[@URTechDotCa]

Awesome! Happy to hear it worked out for you! Keep it up the DiY!

[@rafaelaguilar8011]

Great video. I cant find the same style sink in home depot and lowes. Any idea were to buy it? Thank you.

[@LSinclair]

Thank you so much! Have needed to know how to get started. That husky tool is first! Motivational, can’t wait!

[@paulscalici96]

As a plumber I get this call a few times a year. The video is good advise for prepping the surfaces. The problem is that when the silcon was failng it retains moisture between the sink flange and the plywood deck and the plywood rottes and you can't attach to it.

[@jeanniekeable7734]

So glad I found your tutorial- my sink needs this bad😮

[@harjotsahota1241]

Thank you, I thought I have to call my brother to get this thing done but you made it simple.

[@URTechDotCa]

You can do it!

[@rebekahkaskubar8521]

Great video, thanks for the step by step instructions. I'm curious, how do you know if you need to replace the glue as well as the just the calking? I just realized that some of the calking is "eaten away" on the bottom corner of our sink and I found out because some water leaked through when I was cleaning that silicone edge. Does that mean I need to replace the glue too?

[@URTechDotCa]

Hi Rebekah; I would be surprised if the glue needs replacing. Normally installers use nasty strong stuff like PL400. I think if you just replace the calking you will be in good shape.

[@rebekahkaskubar8521]

@@URTechDotCa Thank you!

[@robthompson4882]

Came here to apparently just join the echo-chamber of recognition for a great video. Thank you for uploading this. Super clear, well spoken and concise to the point demo. Great job!

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words Rob!

[@laurasumabat9984]

Thanks so much for this video!!! We rent for now and although the owner of the house is great overall, they’re not really hands on with the upkeep so I’m so excited to know I can do it myself!! Thanks!

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

If you’re paying rent, you should not be doing this.

[@dianeczerwinski7038]

This was an excellent tutorial, I have never caulked before and I have the same sink and black counter tops. I followed it step by step and it looks amazing. Thank you

[@JD-yz8cn]

What did the underside of your sink look like? Wasn't all that water and stuff leaking to underneath?

[@PoojaDoval]

I tried to do the same work. The DAP Silisone gel, bought from HomeDepot did not dry up even after several days.

[@URTechDotCa]

Well that is odd... bad batch? Any Silicone should firm up within a few hours. I would take it back to Home Depot and ask them about it or call the DAP support line.

[@STILLSWEET2]

Just what I needed , a thousand thanks!!

[@mdkiswani]

Excellent tutorial! I am going to replace my kitchen sink now. thank you!

[@GeneG-wk2mz]

Where to get the mounting kit ?

[@TH-ox5ig]

Awesome! Much easier than anticipated. Thanks!

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it helped!

[@fpaz3301]

Awesome work...very detailed and enjoyed step by step.

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad you liked it

[@nancymcnee2707]

This is exactly the advice I need - heading off to the hardware store to get those supplies! Wish me luck! When I srcaped out the old hard stuff came with it. I suspect glue from attaching process. Hope the sink won't drop off counter! If so I'll have to bring in The Professionals! Thanks.

[@URTechDotCa]

Thanks for the kind words Nancy

[@quehuongbaby]

which step alcohol used? I did not see it after the dryer

[@capnron65]

Thanks for the tip/reminder that there is adhesive behind the caulk that is actually holding the sink to the underside of the counter, and the caulk only goes back so far. Okay, I can do this. Again, thanks.

[@patlaporta4851]

Excellent video ! Finally a good video ! I didn’t have the exact tool . I should have watched video before I started ! Was able to follow most tips and it was very helpful ! Ty

[@mikethomas9268]

Best sink caulk video I have seen.

[@URTechDotCa]

Hi Mike... how many Sink Caulk videos do you watch :) Thanks for the kind words!

[@tommyg5729]

thanks, I have the same sink and granite counter tops as you.

[@kenpachi465]

This is exactly what I've been looking for

[@MichaelBoelton]

great job. i would have opted to use gloves when touching that mold however.

[@deborahgimbel599]

Thanks for this! I’m fixing to do this to my kitchen sink tomorrow since it’s suddenly begun leaking all around the perimeter into the cabinets below. However, the sink also seems to move somewhat and the gap between the granite and the sink itself widens somewhat with pressure…does that mean that the glue holding the sink has failed as well?

[@pheliane5027]

What brend silicone please?

[@PieterHolland1]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS..!!!! COOL VIDEO.......!

[@URTechDotCa]

Thanks for watching!

[@GiozRockin]

Doesn’t the bleach rust metal?

[@CRAismyname]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sicsnowboarder]

Thank you very much for your video! much helps!!

[@URTechDotCa]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@christym6112]

Eekk gonna attempt this next week, been on the honey do list too long haha

[@dshafro]

Isn't the sink held in place by the silicone? I was told by our countertop installer if we remove the silicone the entire sink will fall.

[@qingxiongli]

As my sink, it is held by cabinet, not by silicone. It is hard to separate sink with granite.

[@MaruyaSAg]

Some are held only by silicone. Some are held on by screwed-on clips. Some are held on by wood ledges. Check what it looks like under your sink.

[@marietaylor310]

Thank you so much!

[@adriancretu2146]

Thanks , it was helpful

[@davedouglass8799]

Thanks for sharing the details on recaulking a sink. I learned some things however, it REALLY got annoying having to endure the same commercial ad interruptions every couple of minutes that i could not fast-forward. Absolute torture.

[@josephward5436]

There is no way that I am finishing caulk with my bare finger since I have eczema. I bought a caulk finishing tool for $5.50, and in my experience, it does a consistent job.

[@rahularora9868]

I followed the steps until the end where I push the excess silicone but its difficult to tell (with clear silicone) how much should remain - I feel like I just removed all of it 🤦

[@victoriaheppell2643]

I just did the same thing with clear silicone and hoping I also didn’t cause any holes or something while cleaning up the edges lol

[@dallasashby3136]

Use a white silicon. GE brand tub and tile silicon

[@CandidTamera]

Thank you. Very helpful video. You had already shown the gross old caulk, so it was unfortunate that the old gross caulk was showcased front and center during your final reveal, taking away from the new caulking job.

[@URTechDotCa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KE1John3.8]

Took way longer than 45 mns. Silicon took forever to get out completely, but looks 100% better!!

[@lauraclark9698]

Thanks for the help

[@URTechDotCa]

I'm glad it helped :) Thanks

[@steve-gg3397]

Awesome job. Thanks 👍

[@URTechDotCa]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting Steve.

[@rishi505]

Very nice plesee add more video in washroom tub

[@skipppaando3298]

I would take everything he said with a grain or salt, I use to be a bottle of silicone

[@sedaliagirl5453]

? Could you have just used alcohol instead of scrubbing bubbles bleach?

[@charmandera5670]

Went to the comments to ask that too - seems like an awful lot of trouble he had to go through because he used bleach instead of alcohol? I hope he can explain why!

[@subramaniankrishnan398]

I think for mold.

[@Aryck143]

You're better off using a hair dryer or heat gun instead of harsh cleaners

[@URTechDotCa]

Probably but I really wanted to ensure everything was dead and that is what I had.

[@janissimon9310]

Great, thanks!

[@URTechDotCa]

You're welcome!

[@Learning_new_things_70]

Don't think you need the alcohol but if it makes you better, go for it.

[@gh0stwulf863]

Great video, but what you said about isopropyl alcohol is not only wrong, but it’s also irresponsible. Iso alcohol is a completely separate chemical from ethanol and not just denatured alcohol or “pure alcohol with flavor put in to it” to make it taste bad. Among a bunch of other nasty things, iso alcohol is metabolized in the liver into acetone. Look up acetone poisoning and ketosis if you think that sounds fun-at least you’ll have fruity breath. It’s not as toxic as methanol, but if you want to get extremely sick, end up in a coma, or just kick-the-bucket-then go right ahead. From the NIH: “Much like the other toxic alcohols, the absorption of isopropanol is rapid, with nearly 80% being absorbed within 30 minutes of ingestion. Approximately 80% of the absorbed isopropanol is metabolized by the liver through first-order kinetics and is broken down into acetone by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. Typically, blood levels of isopropanol peak between 30 minutes and 3 hours of ingestion, and isopropanol has a half-life of 3 to 7 hours. When ethanol is co-ingested with isopropanol, the half-life of isopropanol is increased because ethanol has a higher affinity to alcohol dehydrogenase as compared to isopropanol. Acetone, however, has a half-life of 22 hours and is primarily excreted by the kidneys. A potentially lethal dose is 2 to 4 mL/kg, but case reports have noted survival in adults with higher reported levels.”

[@flch95]

Whatever you do, do NOT use those cutting tools unless you’re skilled and careful. There’s an actual caulk remover tool that works much better.

[@stephaniehyun3447]

Thanks!!!!

[@URTechDotCa]

Welcome!

[@auzblake69]

I install granite countertops everyday. I would have just dropped the sink and remounted it..... and the cracks in the granite I would have made go away.

[@Case_]

You should be more worried about not wearing gloves and possibly even a respirator when so casually handling the moldy stuff that was there originally. Molds are not to be taken lightly.

[@stan2065]

Sorry my friend. Your video is done very well. Problem is in real life it doesn’t work well. Maybe my old caulking is impervious to the product.

[@URTechDotCa]

Calking is always a pain unless you do it alot on get the technique down. Have a great one Stan :)

[@PeatedSander]

Yikes, didn’t turn out well. You applied way too much silicone. Should have cut the tube so you had a smaller hole and been more precise with the application, that way you wouldn’t have spread globs around with your finger. A professional would also use denatured alcohol in a spray bottle to spray over the silicone before tooling it with your finger to prevent smearing it

[@genecarden780]

Professional what? NO ONE that knows anything about sealants would ever spray anything on silicone before tooling it. If your “ professional “ does it fire him. One more thing,a Professional doesn’t use his finger. I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years. Every major manufacturer says not to use liquids to tool with if you look close enough at their tech manuals. Here is what DOW ( one of the largest silicone manufacturers in the world ) says: “NOTE: Do not use liquid tooling aids such as water,soap or alcohols. These materials will interfere with cure, adhesion and create aesthetic issues.”

[@genecarden780]

Everything about this video is wrong. Never use any of these chemicals,except the alcohol. Especially silicone remover. I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years .All of these are bad ideas And NEVER use any liquid to tool with. Every major manufacturer says not to use liquids to tool with if you look close enough at their tech manuals. Here is what DOW ( one of the largest silicone manufacturers in the world ) says: “NOTE: Do not use liquid tooling aids such as water,soap or alcohols. These materials will interfere with cure, adhesion and create aesthetic issues.”

[@jackieliu1232]

@@genecarden780could you please share what’s the best way to remove old silicone under the sink? I am having a hard time removing 20 year old silicone, whoever applied it applied a TON, like at least 4x as much as they should, any tips? thanks in advance

[@genecarden780]

@@jackieliu1232 if it is silicone,it should be fairly soft and rubbery. We use a utility knife to carefully cut that top and bottom, remove the bulk, then clean it up with a razor blade. If it is too deep to reach with the utility knife it is probably because it was set n sealant when it was installed ( actually the correct way to install an under mount sink, and the correct way to replace the sealant is remove the sink ,clean all of the silicone and then set it in silicone again) If that is the case and you don’t want to remove the sink it’s a bad idea to try to take too much out. This is one of the rare cases where I would not try to remove it all. Just “V” it back a little. Assuming you don’t want to remove it and reinstall it.

[@latenttweet]

I have been caulking for 655 years. My great great grandfather is a caulker. Notice I said “is” and not “was”. We are a family of vampires with over 3,500 years of experience. Although we stopped caulking and focus more on training politicians how to properly suck blood and adrenochrome from infants. But I digress. We either take a wet sponge or wet paper towel and use that to wipe your finger on and wipe 3 hand lengths of caulk, then wipe your finger on the wet sponge and keep repeating. That or you can mix water or water with one drop of soap in a spray bottle and spray the whole caulk before wiping it. There is humidity and water in the caulk so it will not affect the finish. This is how the real pros with over 150 generations do it. But now we just eat babies. Thanks PP.

[@Rich-vp4ih]

I wonder if all snowflakes are biodegradable?

[@MsMM303]

that is not clear silicone caulk. It's milky color. Sorry but I would not be happy with this result.

[@majesticgent]

It turns clear after it is done curing, but is milky right after application.

[@lmena5696]

not bacteria, necessarily.... fungus... bad fungus/mold

[@URTechDotCa]

I suppose you're right. Thank you for that clarification. My sink looks great now and I'm glad fungus is out of my house

[@SonnyHoood]

You need to scrub that plug drain. Sink is clean drain looks scummy

[@fellerbuddy]

This video could have been like 10mins long. Just saying

[@URTechDotCa]

True... I can always cut more out.

[@CWTGD]

Wear gloves next time

[@pinkeye00]

12:39

[@RAVENSFAN831]

Cringe 😮

[@chrishartman7061]

A little wild with the silicone chief