Cleaning fans have shared their go-to method for removing mould from silicone sealants on windows – and it’s a natural product that many people already have at home
It might appear logical that mould couldn’t develop on silicone sealant, considering its waterproof qualities. However, as time goes by, the silicone sealant can pull away from the surface, enabling water to gather behind it.
With windows experiencing condensation throughout the autumn and winter periods, the moisture that collects creates the ideal conditions for mould to thrive, reports the Express. Thankfully, supporters of cleaning expert Mrs Hinch have taken to social media to reveal their top techniques for removing mould from silicone sealants on windows.
It follows cleaning enthusiast Susan Piggot asking: “Can someone help me with how to get the black mould off the silicone sealant around my bathroom windows?”
The most popular suggestion was to utilise white vinegar as a lasting remedy.
Barbara Dickins commented: “Clean with white vinegar and a toothbrush. Wipe clean and then spray some more white vinegar on the windows. Mould won’t grow back if you use white vinegar on it. If you use bleach, stop, as it feeds the next batch of mould.”
Maureen Fisher remarked, “Vinegar. I use it in my caravan after it has been closed for winter. Spray and leave until the spores disappear.”
Debbie Mabbett cautioned: “Don’t use bleach, it will only temporarily remove it and will feed it, and it will come back again. White vinegar and a toothbrush, and a bit of elbow work.”
Plumbing specialists at PlumbNation concurred and stated that it is a “brilliant mould deterrent” too.
They stated: “Its acidity makes it impossible for mould to grow, and vinegar can clean up to 82% of mould species.”
Just spray the vinegar solution onto the affected areas and wipe the surface with warm water after an hour.
Thoroughly dry the surface with a towel to prevent any mould regrowth.
It’s worth households having a bottle of vinegar handy in the bathroom and spraying it onto mould-prone surfaces every few days. Vinegar ensures that “mould will never grow” on the applied surfaces.
