How Do You Remove Silicone Caulk From A Shower?
Silicone caulking is used in showers to seal the gaps in each corner where two tiled walls come together, between the bathtub and the base of the tiled wall, and to seal the shower door frame. It is used to keep water from entering behind the tile and rotting the wall that it is attached to and to keep water from leaking out of the shower door frame. Silicone caulking is a rubberized sealant that does not harden over time, but not all silicone caulking is made for showers, which results in the promotion of mold growth and mildew. The only way to get rid of this problem is to remove the caulking. Insert a single edge blade into a blade holder. A blade holder will keep your hands and fingers a safe distance away from the sharp edge. Cut along the top and bottom edge of the entire line of caulking with a straight edge razor blade. You can do this by holding the razor blade at a sharp angle to the wall or edge of the bathtub, and pushing the blade towards the line of caulking. Lifting the
