how to clean mouldy silicone

Hi friends. As someone who has installed bathrooms professionally for about 15 years I can assure you that mouldy or discoloured silicone sealant can affect anyone, regardless of status. Here's a great tip on how to clean it in a quick and simple way without the need to replace it. Share this vid, people need to know this😂🤣
IMPORTANT!! If you have natural stone or porous tiles you will need to apply a stone sealer after carrying out this procedure. DO NOT do this method if you have a coloured resin shower tray as the pure bleach could discolour the tray.

[@mickypoo4622]

I tried this and my whole bath disintegrated, my house burnt down and I had to buy a new house and some new silicon sealer for my new bath. Next time I may use thinner bleach ...

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣I hope you had insurance brother 😂🤣😁👍

[@alanpreston3111]

😂😂😂

[@Dee2D]

😆 Oh no! Stop it! Just stop it…😳I am sorry about your home though, I hope everything worked out fine.

[@mannyhoward2378]

Lol, I spat my coffee out laughing when I read your comment.

[@simodjordjevic2701]

At least you got rid of the mould.. who cares about the house..

[@marieslabbert6009]

Something as effective, if not more, is plain white vinegar. Use the same paper towels. Soak them in white vinegar and place overnight on the affected areas. It kills it totally and is not bad for septic tanks.

[@OwenJoseph-nl4ee]

I've brown malt vinegar so will still give it a go to see what happens tonight 😉

[@mockingthemockers7857]

Great stuff. People also need to remember NOT to put/leave objects such as shower gel bottles on the ledge and especially in corners. This stifles ventilation and hastens mould appearing. I always squeegee tiles and wipe excess water after showering. Use extractor fan ( if you have one ) during bath/shower and after. Opening windows is a must.

[@samparker2306]

A bloody saviour! I've always been the knobhead who replaces the silicone!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂🤣Morning Sam 👍this is effortless and cheap, just like pikey😂🤣😂👍

[@kevinkeegan7211]

Your no knobhead your practice of replacing the damage silicone is the best way forward.. you can also add mould prevention before you put the new silicone down

[@colinl9018]

Using bleach will completely fuck the seal, replacing it is a much better bet, this video is bollocks.

[@wboeren1]

Me to......

[@uglitchymcglitchfacevideoc1640]

I've been trying to fix this issue in one of our showers for sometime, and this suggestion worked quite well! Thanks, mate!

[@realcooking1833]

Brilliant!! I'm glad it helped. 👍

[@ojg386]

I tried and it worked. Removed about 90 % of the black mold. Thank you sir.

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍

[@realcooking1833]

Any stubborn areas should clean up with a 2nd go

[@JohnBailey-ux9vv]

Tried this and it absolutely works. Looks as good as new, thanks!

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure brother 👍👍

[@mandiigraham1596]

You don’t need to use that much. I use an old toothbrush and dip the tip of the bristles in bleach. Then just brush it on. In total I would never use more than a tablespoon of bleach. (Gel bleach is best as it clings to the surface). Rinse off in 30 or so mins for really bad mould but generally it is good enough in 5 mins. Leaving that much bleach overnight can be detrimental to the silicone over time and will break down creating pockets that will harbour more mould. To reduce the likelihood of mould developing whether well ventilated or not is to squeegee the shower recess and dry off with an old towel after each use. I know that won’t appeal to most people but I have been doing this for decades and my shower looks like new. We are talking two mins max to do this.

[@lanialost1320]

First-rate advice! And the best technique too!

[@gedbyrom1503]

I won' t show my missus the toothbrush tip or it will be mine that gets used.

[@eastcoastuk1120]

Just promoted you and this Real Cooking tip on another mould cleaning channel. couldn't resist it.

[@realcooking1833]

😂🤣😂🤣😂awesome🤣cheers brother😁👍

[@stevenatkinson429]

It works on grout as well, the wet towel sticks to the wall no problem, bit more fiddly on ceilings 👍

[@realcooking1833]

Well in about the grout. I reckon if you got good quality kitchen roll and laid it in bleach then applied it to the ceiling it would stick. Defo have a dustsheet underneath though😁👍

[@themusicaspect]

LOVE THIS VIDEO !!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure friend 😁I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope it can be of help👍👍

[@charliegeorge.]

Gr8 tip!. Changing subject, when you see big lumps of dried bird muck on car, just put kitchen/ toilet paper on top, spray soak with water, return in 10 mins and wipe away. Back of the net!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂Great tip🤣😂🤣👍

Selleys rapid mould cleaner will work on any mould. Just spray and walk away. The mould will disappear without any scrubbing. It's by far the most effective mould cleaner on the market.

[@johndavis7944]

I'll be doing this next bathroom cleaning day. Thanks 👍😀🇦🇺

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure mate😁itll be good as new over night😁👍

[@snx70]

I found this video yesterday and tested the method on a part (20cm) of my shower. After 3-4 hours, about 95% of the mould was gone. I will do the rest tonight. Thank you for the tip :D

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure friend. I'm glad it helped🤗

[@Cr00xY]

Any updates?

[@Bobby-dr3dh]

Brilliant, did just as suggested and the sealant is like new, great tip thanks

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍it's amazing how many people reckon this is somehow fake😂🤣

[@Bobby-dr3dh]

Absolutely, I told my daughters and they were impressed with their findings too, we are trying to think of the best way of dealing with the uprights, any suggestions Kind regards

[@realcooking1833]

@Bobby-dr3dh hi Bobby. If you put a squirt of the bleach on the internal upright you should be able to stick the paper onto it 👍

[@Bobby-dr3dh]

Great, thanks for that, I’ll give it a go tonight and let you know Best regards

[@meesha5267]

Cracking tip! Thanks buddy xx

[@realcooking1833]

😁🤗Now we know the tube hates everyone, otherwise this vid would be viral 🤣😂🤣

[@1midnightfish]

Thank you! I'll have a go tomorrow. One thing I find really hard is removing black mould from vertical surfaces (all my window frames are white vynil, it's really mould-friendly 😒), I'll see if the rolled-up kitchen towels hold up for long enough. I'll report back! 😊

[@realcooking1833]

😂please do friend👍👍

[@angiemurphy2423]

Just tried this and it worked, so simple too.

[@realcooking1833]

Well in Angie. Its amazing how many comments I get saying it's fake🙈😂👍

[@Robert-L-Mumford-Photography]

I've always done this, works a treat

[@Kayenne54]

My toilet/grey water system is septic; and it really doesn't like bleach. But I've been told I can dump some natural pot set greek style yoghurt into the septic system afterwards, to restore the bacteria which break down waste. So if anyone else has this issue, there is the possible solution to bleach usage in the shower stall. P.S. ensure good ventilation so not to cause yourself breathing issues, for those who are sensitive, and make sure the cat can't get into the bathroom. Apparently cats bliss out on bleach fumes, and I'm sure it can't be good for them.

[@sharonhoffer3599]

I have a septic that runs into a reed bed system, so I just block the pipe so water can’t run down, to do jobs such as this.

[@philiprussell3338]

Great money saving way to remove the mould.👍👍

[@realcooking1833]

Cheap, effortless and effective😁👍

[@eastcoastuk1120]

DID my washing machine rubber yesterday. it has mould on the doo rubbers and it worked a treat where I put the paper soaked in the bleach. I am going to have to do some more but tested it on the worst bit.

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂Well in brother 😁that's a great application👍we've just had an awesome Sunday dinner👍belly pork and all the trimmings. I've got to do a vid soon

[@hillers54]

Fabulous idea. I'll try it out later 😮😮😮

[@realcooking1833]

@@hillers54 😁👍it works friend😁👍

[@kevlandy]

I did this trick yesterday but used bog paper, it does work.👍

[@realcooking1833]

It's strangly satisfying when you go back and see how clean it all is😁👍

[@garypearce3912]

Wow, thanks for the great tip

[@mattwaters6987]

What is bog paper? Never heard of it...

[@kevlandy]

Stick ‘bog roll’ into Google images.🇬🇧👍

[@mattwaters6987]

@@kevlandy haha! Way too funny! Thanks! 😂

[@eastcoastuk1120]

The best tip ever for baths and showers. I knew about bleach killing the mould but that tissue paper is a great idea. I am going to stick some on a couple of spots on my ceiling. Wallpaper my bathroom with tissue paper using bleach for glue ? You have really done it now. I will let you know how it works. Regards as always..

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂You'll be like a convid secure hospital🤣😂🤣

[@eastcoastuk1120]

@@realcooking1833 NO bug though not even after 20 months. I just want to see how long I can go before it jumps of of someone and gets me. My friend at golf said yesterday. MY BROTHER and his 2 kids have got it. They tested positive. I said the test looks for CV and a COLD is a CV. They have been tested for a cold that they told us a few years ago, EVERYONE has it in the back of the throat . If that is what they look for then how can it be a surprise when they find it. DUH..

[@realcooking1833]

@@eastcoastuk1120 😂🤣me too, we must be so lucky.... 😂🤣😂I'm beginning to suspect this viywus thing may be a psyop🤔🤣😂🤣👍

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Cool tip : ) Thank you for sharing. Ours is peeling so I have to redo it again...

[@realcooking1833]

😂That may need replacing😂🤣😂😁

[@leah7636]

Use hydrogen peroxide, it doesn't effect the silicone like bleach and vinegar do

[@derekbilderoy7162]

Bleach just whitens the mould for a while. Use white vinegar instead which will actually kills the mould.

[@realcooking1833]

That's a great tip👍👍

[@marathon01]

@@realcooking1833which mean your video is misleading, it should be taking off from this platform, god bless

[@craig6090]

The bleach kills the mould too. It doesnt just remove its colour like getting bleach on your clothes lol

[@realcooking1833]

Bleach bleaches😂

[@craig6090]

@@realcooking1833 It certainly does. But to suggest it doesnt kill the mould is ridiculous 😄

[@franksouter3939]

what a fantastic tip. cheers

[@realcooking1833]

Thanks Frank. I'm glad it helped👍

[@steveblog1]

Looks amazing! How does the bleach not discolour the plastic shower tray though?

[@gaynorprice-jones1826]

I've been doing this for years, except I use loo roll, works every time.

[@realcooking1833]

It's great isn't it😁easy and cheap. A bit like me🙈😂👍

[@gaynorprice-jones1826]

@@realcooking1833 I wasn't going to say that! 🤣

[@realcooking1833]

@@gaynorprice-jones1826 😂😁👍

[@BigAl44277]

Trust me it's rare for me to agree with any "top tip" videos but bleach is the ONLY real mould killer. Well done.

[@roar40s]

Cool, I'm definitely going to try that!

[@realcooking1833]

Hey Wouter😁👍how you doing brother👍

[@roar40s]

@@realcooking1833 Not bad under the circumstances. How's the house coming along?

[@realcooking1833]

@@roar40s I've just got one😁it's taken about 8 months to find but it's going to be great!! It's back out in the country, best place for me. Just to have a garden again plus the countryside views will be worth the wait. Plus I've got elaborate plans to smash it to bits and "build back better"🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@roar40s]

@@realcooking1833 LOL

[@PoppysPuppyLove]

Thank you! Love your intro!

[@realcooking1833]

😂🤣thanks Poppy's 😂😁👍

[@antonhuman8446]

Excellent advice. Many thanks. RSA.

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍

[@mike.t.0007]

Love a good life hack. Cheers

[@realcooking1833]

Hey, morning brother 😁my pleasure😉👍

[@jbmar-jx7uv]

where do i find this stuff, or is there an alternate method or product yall can suggest? great video!

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend. Its just normal household bleach👍

[@cleaneverythinghome]

I didn't think it worked, so I checked it out and filmed it!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂it's good isn't it😁

[@cinthia9602]

Thank you!!

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure 😁👍

[@abcsai2575]

What to do if silicone is tear on small part? Will this work or i can reapply new silicone on existing silicone

[@realcooking1833]

It is possible to "patch" a tear or hole in silicone but it would have to be completely dry before you did it 😁👍

[@emmsue1053]

Mine was brown rather than mouldy & was told that bleach would ruin the stainless steel fittings. I used a tiny tin of withe enamel paint & an old small art brush (or a make up brush well washed & dry) .. Looking great.

[@tiga1124]

Outstanding! It works😃

[@realcooking1833]

😁thanks for commenting David😁im glad you tried it👍👍

[@stelley08]

another one of handy andys tips and trix 👍does it work on grout mate?

[@realcooking1833]

Yes, get some masking tape and stick a bit of the paper on and squeeze the bleach on. When wet you can push the paper against the grout line and by morning it should be spotless👍

[@stelley08]

@@realcooking1833 cool, thanks man...the flouride in our water stains everything an orange colour, shows up on the grout lines in the shower where water hits often.

[@realcooking1833]

Baaaastards😂🤣😂

[@kavika121]

Thank you!!!!!

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure friend😁👍

[@hsmith3786]

worked for me,thank you

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure friend. Thanks for commenting. Its amazing how many people can't believe this is real🙈😂👍👍

[@ericw3517]

Clorox is truly the homeowner's best friend.

[@benjamjarmin]

Ya a legend fella.

[@xpxp1]

great tip .. going to use that in my 5 bathrooms. 😂

[@realcooking1833]

👀 🤣😂🤣Morning brother, it'll give you something to do on your many days off🤣😂🤣🤔alternatively, just order the help to do it😉😂👍

[@xpxp1]

@@realcooking1833 🚿

[@johneaton4364]

Aha! domyounknow thatbAl gore has 5

[@johneaton4364]

al Gore has 5 bathrooms too! lol,

[@sobeit1927]

I’m going to use it in my 6 en-suite bathrooms . 😂

[@jonathanbell9349]

Sounds delicious!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂🤣

[@casandraharris54]

😂

[@johncameron4194]

Thanks for this.

[@realcooking1833]

My pleasure John 👍

[@Memnon-mh9vc]

👏👏👏👏👏 thanks mate

[@michealwright9753]

It works I did same method 😊

[@realcooking1833]

Hi Michael 😁thanks for your comment👍I'm glad you tried it and shared the results😁👍👍

[@samsno3667]

I tried this before and it didn't work ... but yours look beautiful .. thick bleach did you say ... where do you get that?

[@realcooking1833]

@samsno3667 hi friend. I got it from homebargains in UK but all supermarkets should stock a similar type👍👍

[@waichow5887]

wonderful. Thank you

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍

[@gerhaldlaubscher8321]

With so many good replies I will definitely try it on my washing machine door rubber.

[@realcooking1833]

Hello Gerhald. Someone once commented that they also did this on their washing machine😁👍👍

[@1midnightfish]

I did it, it works! Mine was disgusting, now good as new. I only left it there for about an hour. Now I've learned my lesson and dry the seal as soon as I've taken out the laundry, it's been months and it hasn't come back

[@debrashaw541]

Thanks

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂my pleasure Debra😁👍

[@brianfreeman8290]

In my experience, do NOT use this method unless you have a porcelain bath or shower tray. The bleach totally effed my GRP tray !

[@realcooking1833]

Good advice!! I'll change the description on this vid to include this. I'd already mentioned porous tiles and natural stone but I didn't think about coloured resin trays👍👍

[@sefraprince5481]

@@realcooking1833Where did you mention porous tiles and natural stone ? Is it not advisable to use thick bleach in that case ?

[@realcooking1833]

@@sefraprince5481 hi Sefra. I put it in the video description. If you have porous tiles or natural stone you can still do this method of cleaning but after rinsing and drying you must reseal. It's fine to reseal over the newly cleaned silicone 😁👍

[@josephmccarthy8745]

What’s the product you used. Or it’s % of chlorine

[@jballenger9240]

Fantastic, 5 ⭐️ reviews!!! Now can you help me clean white grout???🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend😁the bleach and paper cleans grout too😄

[@Krezo200]

Thank you i will try it out

[@realcooking1833]

Cheers Krezo 😁👍let us know how it goes👍

[@Krezo200]

@@realcooking1833 it worked perfectly, its now the whitest part and i have to treat the other normal spots as well haha Thanks!

[@realcooking1833]

@@Krezo200 🤣😂😁👍

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thanks!

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍

[@tmznt]

I just put one of those cheap toilet bleach tablets in the corner of my tub. Still mostly intact 6 months later, and mold gone.

[@SpookyminkOverground]

I have this exact problem, only not quite, mines is clean but it's got a space underneath? What you going to do about it? 👀

[@realcooking1833]

😂🤣En-route😉😂👍

[@SpookyminkOverground]

@@realcooking1833 🏃 🏃 🏃 🏃 *runs to get doublevee and a flight to Spain 🏃 🏃 🏃 🏃 ✈ ☀

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂🤣🖕

[@SpookyminkOverground]

@@realcooking1833 🖕 😂

[@realcooking1833]

@@SpookyminkOverground hey spunky minge, how you doing?

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

Done... Thank you.

[@realcooking1833]

👍

[@Paul-viking]

Does it work on grout as well?

[@realcooking1833]

Hi Paul. I used to make a diluted mix and brush it on the grout lines with a toothbrush, leave for an hour and rinse. It brought it up a treat😁👍

[@heikoplotner2636]

Rettung ! Vielen Dank !

[@realcooking1833]

Mein Vergnügen Freund. Ich bin froh, dass es dir geholfen hat 😁👍

[@klsar1]

Thanks a zillion !!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂👍

[@LB-my1ej]

Bleach does not remove mould it simply bleaches it, it’s still there under the surface. The only way to get rid of it is to replace the silicone

[@Despond]

This is my fear, I've tried everything but it seems the corner vertical part the mold is under the silicon and the silence is rotting. Seems the only way is to remove it and reseal.

[@neneyeezy9938]

I’m Goan try that tonight. Will update you guys on my results

[@realcooking1833]

Please do friend. Its really easy and effective 👍

[@neneyeezy9938]

Hey guys! It definitely works!! My shower looks brand new. Thanks for the great tip x

[@aanunkitch993]

I understand how bleach works but I have a biological septic tank and I can't use bleach. Any other suggestions?

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend. A few people have offered alternative methods here in the comments. Vinegar or a product called hg mould cleaner(I think) have been suggested. I'm not sure if they are compatible with your tank system though

[@martinb9996]

I’ve heard this can happen sometimes - maybe try a cheaper bleach next time - it might fizz a bit less, but still do the job 👍

[@Fwdking]

Does this method kill all the mould and spores?

[@realcooking1833]

In my experience I'd say yes as it takes many months to regrow

[@user-dc3zl2wy3y]

You don’t need that stuff. Just take liquid bleach. Put a little bit in a small container. Then with an old toothbrush just dab the bleach wherever the mold is. I’ve done this numerous times. No need for rolled up paper towels or special cleaner.

[@englishrose5826]

Is this product available in Canada?

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend. I'm sure it will be. It's just thick household bleach

[@INTERNA9]

THANX

[@einarvindenes9509]

Great idé

[@realcooking1833]

😁👍

[@JupiterThunder]

The problem is due to standing water, but who has time to dry the shower/bath area completely every time?

[@michaelanthony9068]

Gonna try this, but I made the mistake of using expensive anti-fungal CLEAR silicone, and the mold is UNDERNEATH the silicone. We’ll see how it goes.

[@realcooking1833]

That might need cutting out and redoing I'm afraid. If you get chance, please let me know how you get on😁👍

[@theyrenuts2845]

Very practical... now you can eat your dinner off it 😉😂

[@realcooking1833]

I'd have to plug the drain so all my gravely doesn't run away🤣😂👍

[@theyrenuts2845]

@@realcooking1833 yahaha .. least ya can jet wash the dribbles off your chin after

[@cyberdcs]

Tried this and I had so many burn holes in my underwear, how? How did this happen?

[@Meaties]

Legend!

[@realcooking1833]

Cheers brother😁👍

[@JoJo-kn4cv]

I have 35 year old clear silicone in my shower its disgusting...will this work on clear silicone?

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend 😁I don't see why not. It won't cause any harm by trying

[@johncarter4411]

My sister used this method years ago

[@realcooking1833]

Tried and tested mate😁👍👍

[@albertschultz7151]

Household Chlorine . . No rubbing, scrubbing . . Spray on leave it . . Few treatments and it is gone.

[@themaltsters]

Astonish mould and mildew remover sorted

[@mick_hyde]

I use HG products. Mould and limescale remover. It's a lot easier.

[@chkhamis101]

I now know I am old, I was doing this 30 years ago😢

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂👍

[@francodelsorbo9621]

What detergent did you use?

[@realcooking1833]

Hi friend. It was just thick household bleach

[@francodelsorbo9621]

Hanks I'll try. Bye

[@Tommy_007]

Is bleach the same as chlorine?

[@realcooking1833]

No. Chlorine will "bleach" things white but its generally used as a water sanitiser. This method is definitely best with a thick bleach liquid

[@Tommy_007]

@@realcooking1833Thank you.

[@AnthonyHigham6414001080]

Sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in chlorine bleach, is routinely used in the laboratory to decontaminate surfaces and equipment or deactivate biological materials by inactivating vegetative bacteria, fungi, lipid and non-lipid viruses, and other liquid specimens.@@realcooking1833

[@marylynne9104]

Or you can buy some HG mould remover, and the mould won’t come back for months. Slightly more expensive than bleach, but you can use it on any affected surface, and you don’t need to leave it overnight.

[@lauramantua7398]

I like your tip but even more I like the way you speak. Where are you from?

[@realcooking1833]

😂hi there😁its a great way to effortlessly clean stubborn grime😁 I'm from a place called York in England 👍

[@lauramantua7398]

@@realcooking1833 A place called York! I've been there and liked it very much. In fact I love the whole of the UK and York is certainly one of the loveliest places I was fortunate to visit there. Warm regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🙂

[@splintercast8092]

You don't need the kitchen towel. You can just wipe the bleach on with an old cloth and leave it overnight.

[@user-qy4jc4ly6d]

It won't last for long. Since the main problem (high humidity) is not resolved, it will come back very quick. And the silicone will get rough with the time ongoing, and that makes it easier for mold to come back. Even if it is a lot of work, it is better to replace silicone after round abut 5-7 years and always use good silicone which reduce mold.

[@realcooking1833]

It stays clean for about a year

[@user-qy4jc4ly6d]

@@realcooking1833 Pretty sure it won't. The anti-mold effect won't last too long. It is a shower cabin and water will wash it away very soon and within 1-3 months mold is back. I know it since I do it the same way. And if I may give some advice, I would not wait so long for fighting the mold.

[@brentwoodbay]

Rochdale? Heywood ?. Bolton? I don't know if we have 'thick bleach' around these 'ere parts! ( Western Canada!) Will try it with thin bleach though!

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂York😂I'm sure things bleach will do the trick😁👍

[@brentwoodbay]

@@realcooking1833 Bloody Hell! Dad would never forgive me! He was from Heywood! You should have heard the language when in the Army , he was posted to Harrogate!

[@tomtomlin7127]

Or you can use H.G Mould remover gone in no time quick simple

[@user-lu9oc7rb7w]

Give the Kardashians a bath. 😂😂😂

[@willbee6785]

Use HG mould spray. Guaranteed result.

[@davewolfy2906]

Fancy a Yorky to repeat how cheap it is. Blinking good idea though

[@realcooking1833]

🤣😂🤣only difference between us and the Scots is, our pockets are deeper and our arms are shorter 😂👍

[@schoe286]

Remove, replace, the only right way!

[@jimmybondy1140]

YES …. Looks beautiful after this … but I must be without holes…

[@mikimotomikimoto]

❤✌👌👍