13+ Mildew On Caulking On Bathtub Gif. Our bathtub had some old discolored and moldy caulking around the top where the tile meets the tub. The reason you are getting mold/mildew is lack of circulation in the bathroom.
Removal of all the old caulk is particularly important if there is mold or mildew present.
Using and replacing caulking in the bathroom tub or shower enclosure to eliminate leaks and an unsightly in a nutshell, caulk is used in a tub or shower enclosure to keep water from creeping up, under or sometimes, the caulk is not leaking but is only discolored from mildew. I just did this in my shower and it was a lot of work and a mess, but my i soak a paper towel in bleach and line it around the caulk. And this time, make sure you don't get mildew on the caulk. Use a product with active enzymes (like sashco's cleanz®) or one that is naturally resistant to mildew growth due to its chemical makeup (like sashco's.