Remove Caulk in SECONDS! Guaranteed Method!

Removing mildew moldy caulk does not have to be a difficult task. In fact using this method you can finish the task in seconds!

[davidbalderston]

I used to own a resurfacing company. When we removed caulk, especially the type that is specifically for bath and kitchen which has a tendency to cure very hard we would use a heat gun on a low setting to soften the caulk first. It is very important to keep the gun moving so as not to scorch the tub especially if the tub is fiberglass. Once the caulk was removed we would spray the area with a 20% solution of bleach and water. After 10 minutes or so we would spray the area with denatured alcohol which helps moisture that got under the tile to evaporate more quickly. Place a box fan blowing on the tub for an hour and you'ready to caulk. Most people wonder why the caulk separates from the tub or tile. To avoid this fill the tub 3/4 full of water prior to caulking to cause it to settle, then caulk. Don't drain the tub until the caulk has dried.

[ChicagoTechGuy]

Wouldn’t have even thought of this. Nice job man and god bless the internet for bringing knowledge to the world!

[Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

The multi tool is hands down one of the best tool inventions ever. Everyone should have one.

[jeffthewhiff]

I just bought a multi-tool for my business and wouldn't have thought about using it to remove old caulk, but it looks like it did a good job. Anything that makes this job easier is a good thing!

[Darko]

The multi-tool worked wonders for my bathroom sink, which was caulked underneath and tough to access. Thank Sam!

[julianceballos]

This is just the video I needed since I am helping my parents with their house. They are getting older and I am helping them with the little things. Seeing this video I will buy an oscillating tool since I used to use a utility knife to cut caulking. The oscillating tool method is much more safe than what I used to do and can get faster results I will look into a cordless one like the one you have in the video. Thank you.

[ephraimgarrett]

My takeaway from the video and comments. Mild heat from a heat gun. Multi-tool, followed by scraper, if necessary. Clean with diluted bleach and brush. Use alcohol to remove moisture. Fill tub with water before caulking in case the tub settles a bit with weight in it. It all makes sense. #1 rule in home improvement: Use the proper tools and methods to make the job as easy as possible, or, as they say, work smart, not hard. 😁

[kteollie]

Thank you!!! for a wonderfully TO THE POINT video. I'm on my way to Harbor Freight to buy this tool. and now I know silicone caulking. I don't want to have to do this job again for many years.

[rolandomota]

Great video - I liked how you covered the different options to do the job. Have been wanting to purchase a multi-purpose tool and now I have a good justifiable reason...Thanks

[gfrank]

Thanks for sharing this information. I was about to start a difficult task, of repairing a shower enclosure. And a bathtub enclosure. I was dreading this job. After seeing this video I knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel. I picked up a multi speed, multi tool from Harbor Freight for about $35.00. It made short work of the grout removal. Thanks again for valuable information, it was very helpful in my repair efforts. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎

[pprincess]

Clicks on the "That Was Easy!" Button!!! Thank you for this!!!

[terryhites]

Watched your video, went to harbor freight and bought their cordless multi tool.... done tub and shower in seconds for under $40.

[lfenrfm]

Thank you Sam, i always used a razor blade and labor, i always thought the multi tool would scratch the tub surface, thank you

[coastflyer]

In addition to metal scrapers:
Plastic putty scrapers -
Popsicle sticks - cut tip for a flat edge. Back and forth with pressure may get the last caulk bits hanging on without scratching surfaces.

[TimetravelerMN]

Thank you for showing different tools.

[rcbustanut]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, bout to recaulk my tub & was thinking, "there's gotta be a better way" 😄 and I already own one a porta-cable oscillating tool. 👍👍

[Lighthouse]

To save a lot of effort and to save breathing in the bleach fumes, mildew can be removed very effectively by folding up toilet tissue and placing it along the mildew line then carefully pour bleach onto the tissue, leave it overnight and remove it the next day, all the mildew will be gone so long as the bleach was in contact, that's what the paper is for, this can even save the need to put new caulking in at all.

[Pw]

Multitool is fine but FIRST lay down 2" strips of painter's tape right up to the edge of the exposed caulking that you're wanting to remove on tub walls and tub itself. This is cheap insurance against any scratches on your tub or tile made by the multitool. An extra step well worth it.

[meangreen]

Love your low, slight out of metronome speech. I believe you could garner 100, 000’s of views if you provided a vid on constructing a coffin (s).

[Lughnerson]

There are non-metal, non-marring scrapers for multi-tools available.