How To Remove Silicone Sealants From Tiles
One common problem with fitting a new bathroom is always silicone sealant ending up in places it shouldn’t be! While essential, there is no denying it is a real pain having to remove silicone sealant from tiles!
We are here to help through this step-by-step guide of removing silicone sealants. Your surfaces will be free of any unwanted bond in no time!
Things you will need
- Protective Gloves
- Warm Water & Washing Up Liquid
Step 1
Preparation
Firstly, before you go applying your handy WD-40 Multi-Use Product, you’ll need to starts with preparing the area you will be working in. As you’ll be using tools and lubricant, make sure you remove any items from the area that you don’t want to make dirty or potentially break.
Step 2
Dry Silicone Surface
Before you start removing the silicone, make sure your working area and the silicone is dry with a Cleaning Cloth. Preparation like this will make the process easier and safer. If the area is wet, pat it down with a towel or rag or let it air dry. Once the area is dry, you’re good to go.
Step 3
Remove Silicone Sealant
Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product using the Smart Straw function onto a corner of the silicone sealant you want to remove. After a few moments of letting the solution set in, take advantage of the Silicone Sealant Removal Tool. Through its stainless steel blade, the three edges allow the removal of silicone with a push, pull and scrape motion. We advise you utilize a pair of Protective Gloves to be safe.
Step 4
Clean Residue
Now that you have removed the silicone from the seal or crevice, make sure you dispose of the scraps properly. Clean up any small material left behind using a Cleaning Cloth and some water. In addition, you’ll need to make sure you have cleaned up the WD-40 Multi use lubricant. WD-40 is very good at removing silicone sealant, but just completely remove it from the surface before applying any new silicone sealant as they can react.
Job Done!
In conclusion, you know how to successfully and safely remove silicone residue. One of many uses of WD-40 Multi-Use Product you may not know, is to prevent freshly applied silicone from sticking to any surface like a tiled wall, hand basin or even tools. We’re confident that you’ll find the WD-40 Multi-Use Smart Straw is the best solvent to remove silicone. An essential product for every household, the WD-40 multi-use product sits alongside a fantastic range of specialist products for those more extreme jobs. If you found this handy guide useful and would like to find out how else WD-40 can help you, why not check out How to Clean Kids' Scribbles From The Wall or How To Remove Slime from Clothes, Carpet And Furniture
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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