Re-designing your bathroom can be an exciting prospect, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, there are a few pet-peeves that can make the process less than enjoyable. One common problem with fitting a new bathroom is silicone sealant ending up in places it shouldn’t be. Whilst it is essential, there is no denying it is a real pain having to remove silicone sealant from tiles!
Fear not, for are here to help you through this tricky process, with our step-by-step guide to removing silicone sealant. Your surfaces will be free of any unwanted bond in no time!
Firstly, before you apply your handy WD-40® Multi-Use Product, you’ll need to start with preparing the area you will be working on.
As you’ll be using tools and lubricant to remove the silicone sealant, make sure you remove any items from the area that you don’t want to make dirty or potentially break during the process.
Now you have cleared the area, before you start removing the silicone sealant, make sure your work space and the silicone is dry.
Preparation like this will make the process easier and safer. If the area is wet, pat it down with a Cleaning Cloth or let it air dry. Once the area is dry, you’re good to go.
Spray WD-40® Multi-Use Product using the Smart Straw function onto a corner of the silicone sealant you want to remove.
Let the product sit on the excess sealant for a few minutes.
Next, it’s time to take advantage of the Silicone Sealant Removal Tool. With its stainless steel blade, the three edges allow the removal of silicone with a push, pull and scrape motion. We advise you use a pair of Protective Gloves to protect your hands.
Now that you have removed the silicone from the seal or crevice, make sure you dispose of the scraps properly. Clean up any 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 Product. WD-40® is very good at removing silicone sealant, but make sure you completely remove it from the surface before applying any new silicone sealant, as they can react.