Mildew on tub/wall sealant....how to clean it without bleach?

[leomom]

I've tried my Method bathroom cleaner and it won't budge, even a little. It's spreading...help!?!

[Spastica]

Can't help you with sealant, because I'm having same issues, but a diluted vinegar solution (1/2 or more water, 1/2 white vinegar) and tea tree oil helps with grout. Do not use full strength white vinegar, it will eat your grout.

Scrubbing with a lot of baking soda afterwards scrubs everything clean. You can also try using OxyClean to keep your shower grout nice and bright after doing an initial scrubbing. Dilute some hot water with 1/4 or less small scoopful (as supplied in the container) of OxyClean, in a large spray bottle. Do not fill the water all the way to the top, or else your bottle will blow up. Just fill it half way. Wear gloves and spray the mixture on your tub and tile.

It's environmentally friendly but it's toxic when ingested, so don't let children or pets near the powder. It's also got a high pH so you need to wear gloves when handling OxyClean. It's a very good product and a great alternative to chlorine or bleach.

[leomom]

You know, I guess it technically the sealant around the tub/tile wall that is the problem. The grout does stay clean with my Method stuff....

hmmm....

[Spastica]

Yeah I notice that whatever I use (vinegar, OxyClean, etc) kills the bacteria/mold on the sealant, but the friggin stain stays. :

Only thing that works for me is the Clorox tile spray, but it discolors my fiberglass (or whatever cheap material it's made of) tub, so I've quit using it. It gives me a headache too.

Not sure, babe, if you find out, message me

[trini]

I would love the answer to this, too. I am about ready to scrape the sealant off and apply some more. But I'm sure that's some nasty stuff, too.

[mamabella]

I have been able to get mold/mildew off with a mix of vinegar, water, TTO and Grapefruit Seed Extract - if I don't add the GSE the mold doesn't come off. I do about 1/2-1/2 vinegar to water then about 20 drops TTO and 10-15 drops GSE in a spray bottle. Mr. Clean magic eraser works too