How to Clean Rubber Seal About Shower Doors

The rubber caulk seal around your shower door maintains water from seeping out onto your ground, but in addition it can trap soap scum and germs. If your bathroom remains warm and damp, mildew may begin to form across the bathtub’s rubber seal. Industrial mildew and soap-scum cleaners are formulated to clean it, but you don’t have to use harsh chemicals. Do not replace shower caulk till you’ve tried cleaning; even if the seal is black, then you may have the ability to whiten it again.

Borax or Baking Soda

Mix 1 cup of borax powder or baking soda with 2 tbsp mild liquid soap, such as castile soap or dishwashing liquid. Add 2 cups of warm water and stir.

Dip a soft toothbrush to the liquid and scrub the rubber seal. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes.

Rinse by filling a big cup with warm water and pouring the water above the seal.

Vinegar

Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup water in a spray bottle. Add 1 teaspoon of castile soap or dishwashing liquid.

Spray the seal using the vinegar mixture. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes.

Scrub the seal using a soft toothbrush, spraying each section again just before scrubbing.

Rinse by filling a big cup with warm water and pouring the water above the seal.

Mix 1/4 cup liquid chlorine bleach with 3/4 cup of water in a spray bottle.

Turn on the bathroom vent or open the windows.

Spray the seal using the bleach mixture. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Put on rubber gloves and scrub the seal using a soft toothbrush, spraying each section again just before scrubbing.

Rinse by filling a big cup with water and pouring it over the rubber.

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