There are a few spots I've neglected to replace old brittle sealant (around the kitchen sink) or never sealed at all (new faucet I installed 8 months ago). Now there's black gunk accruing under and around the sealant.
When I go to replace the sealant, how do I kill the mold so it's safe to seal over again?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
5 Comments
Kethal@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
A bleach solution or white vinegar solution will kill it. You could spot test for colorfastness on all surfaces first. And there are places online that give solution ratios.
triptrapper@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
These are great options. Thanks so much for your help.
Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Depends on the surface. If it's stone or something, no probs, bleach will do it
If it's wood, ha ha no luck, it's a bastard to get rid of. Damn near impossible
triptrapper@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Ah shit. The faucet is stainless but the counter around the sink is some kind of wood composite. Guess I'll put a bandaid on it and plan to replace the counter.
Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah unfortunately it'll get into the grain of the wood and just keep reappearing once you clean it :(