Dear James: I try to keep the bathroom as clean as possible, but the caulk around the bathtub and shower stall is black. Can you tell me how to clean the caulk or how to replace it if that is ...

Q: My landlord’s novice repair person caulked around the bathtub — twice. Both times, the caulk pulled away from the wall. Why? And what’s the right way to do it? A: New caulk doesn’t stick well to ...

Black stains on silicone sealants are most likely mould and can be triggered by elevated moisture levels, inadequate air ...

Q: I’d like to know how to clean the mildew from the silicone seals in my frameless shower. The shower never looks clean with that blackened silicone. Or would I be better off to remove the silicone ...

There’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit after a good night’s sleep or a long, hard day. But when the caulk around your enclosure begins to crack and ...

It's unsightly, smells bad, and can affect your health. So what's the best way to get rid of black mould on silicone sealant?

Q: Our 1920 house has semi-textured lath-and-plaster walls. In one room we used a steamer to remove wallpaper but damaged the thin layer of drywall compound that had been applied to smooth out the ...

Question: I try to keep the bathroom as clean as possible, but the caulk around the bathtub and shower stall is black. Can you tell me how to clean the caulk or how to replace it if that is necessary?